Cultural and Digital Transformations and Their Impact on Linguistic Diversity- Towards the Dominance of a Single Language

Abstract

In the context of rapid cultural and digital transformations, linguistic diversity within Algerian society is facing profound challenges that threaten its continuity. Globalization and the technological infrastructures produced by the postmodern era have contributed to reinforcing the dominance of certain global languages" most notably English "at the expense of local languages. The digital sphere and contemporary knowledge-production policies have become central forces in reshaping linguistic dynamics, leading to a gradual marginalization of languages that lack sufficient digital support and visibility.

Within this framework, the present study addresses the problem of the impact of digital developments on linguistic diversity, drawing on the hypothesis that digital linguistic dominance contributes significantly to the erosion of multilingualism. To analyze this phenomenon, the study adopts an analytical sociological approach, examining the interplay between technological, social, and cultural factors and their influence on linguistic interaction in digital