The concept of linguistic identity in modern linguistics

Abstract

The article considers a meaning of the term «linguistic identity» in modern linguistic paradigm. There is a set of the interdisciplinary nature of the term, and notes about a significance of the term appearance in linguistics. The article compares the definition and characteristics of «linguistic identity» concept in terms of the different approaches and disciplines, an attempt to compare different definitions of language and identity and highlight the similarity of their contents. On the based of the definitions and approaches analysis there are described methods for the study of linguistic identity in modern science and designated purpose of studying this concept in linguistics.