O impacto das gírias na comunicação escolar: entre a linguagem jovem e a norma padrão da língua

Abstract

Language, as a constitutive element of identity and culture, manifests itself in a dynamic and multifaceted way, reflecting social transformations and the communicative contexts in which it is inserted. In the school environment, this linguistic diversity plays a central role in knowledge construction and interpersonal relationships. This study aims to analyze the impact of slang in school communication and its implications for the teaching of the standard variety of Portuguese, considering sociolinguistic and educational perspectives. The qualitative and descriptive research was carried out with 9th-grade students from a public school in Trizidela do Vale (MA), through observations, questionnaires, and textual analyses. The results show that slang, rather than representing a deviation from the standard language, functions as an instrument of identity, belonging, and socialization among students. However, when repressed or stigmatized, it can create communicative and emotional barriers in the teaching-learning process. It is therefore argued that schools should recognize and value linguistic plurality as a means of inclusion and critical formation, connecting youth language to the standard norm in a reflective and contextualized way