The Role of Dialects in the German Society

AbstractIn this article we will make a research concerning the role of German dialects in the modern German society, track their origin and development. We will as well study the position of High German language and observe people's attitude towards it. We will study the importance of the mother-tongue for the development of one's personality. In the times of globalization English exerts a great influence on the standard German language. Is it a dangerous tendency? Are the numerous dialects influenced as well? Through our research we will give answers to these and other questions