fokaal
Fokaal, also known as focal, refers to a concept used in various fields such as linguistics, anthropology, and media studies to describe a central point of focus or attention. The term originates from the Dutch word *fokaal*, meaning "focal" or "central," and is derived from the Latin *focus*, which means "hearth" or "center."
In linguistics, fokaal is closely associated with the work of Dutch linguist and anthropologist Jan Blommaert.
In media studies, the term is often used to describe the focal point of media narratives, such
Fokaal analysis is particularly useful in studying multicultural and multilingual societies, where language and communication are