A internacionalização da língua portuguesa e a possibilidade de inclusão como uma língua oficial da ONU
Wedi'i Gadw mewn:
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| Dyddiad Cyhoeddi: | 2025 |
| Fformat: | Master thesis |
| Iaith: | por |
| Ffynhonnell: | Repositório Institucional da UPF |
| Download full: | https://repositorio.upf.br/handle/123456789/10154 |
Crynodeb: | This research investigates the internationalization of the Portuguese language and the possibility of inclusion as an official language of the United Nations (UN), adopting the methodological framework of Contemporary History and articulating historical, political, linguistic, and diplomatic dimensions that shape the internationalization of the language. Recognized as one of the most spoken languages globally, Portuguese holds official status in nine countries and has significant presence in migrant communities and diasporas. However, this linguistic relevance is not reflected in the multilateral system of the UN, where Portuguese remains absent from the list of official languages. The study seeks to understand why, despite the geographic, cultural, and demographic significance of Portuguese, it has not yet achieved official recognition. It analyzes the role of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), particularly Brazil and Portugal, in promoting the language within multilateral forums, identifying the strategies, advances, and obstacles encountered in this process. The research employs a qualitative methodology, based on bibliographic review and document analysis, including institutional sources from the UN, CPLP, and Portuguesespeaking countries, as well as contemporary digital records. The temporal scope is defined as the period from 1996 – the year the CPLP was founded – to the present day, with 2025 as the upper limit, justified by the emergence and consolidation of Lusophony as a geopolitical actor. This study critically assumes that language is not only a vehicle of communication but also a tool of power and domination, rejecting essentialist or idealized narratives. Through the analysis of speeches, treaties, language policies, and diplomatic documents, the research demonstrates that while there is growing appreciation for Portuguese in regional organizations, its absence at the UN results from a combination of geopolitical, economic, and symbolic factors – such as resistance from permanent members of the Security Council to the expansion of official languages, and the dominance of historically consolidated languages. Nevertheless, the study suggests that long-term prospects for recognition are favorable, particularly due to the strengthening of Lusophone soft power, the global spread of Portuguese-language culture through digital platforms, and the diplomatic engagement of the CPLP. Ultimately, the recognition of Portuguese as an official UN language is presented as a matter of linguistic justice and symbolic democratization in international relations, with significant implications for the representation, access, and linguistic dignity of Lusophone peoples. |
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