Description
Book SynopsisLanguage is on display all around us, all the time, and the study of this linguistic landscape is one of the fastest-growing areas of research in applied linguistics. This book provides an overview of how the field of Linguistic Landscape Studies has emerged and developed over the past 20 years, combined with an in-depth exploration of the theoretical approaches, innovative research methods and major themes that have been central to this dynamic area of research. Written by two authors who have been involved in the field from its inception, the book features summaries of studies from around the world, a discussion of the future of the field, and an analysis of the impact of linguistic landscape research on language policy, language learning and teaching, and minority language revitalization. It will be an invaluable companion for students and researchers in Linguistic Landscape Studies, as well as to those working in related areas.
The book is open access under a CC BY NC ND licence.
Trade ReviewThis much-needed book explores past and present trends in the field of Linguistic Landscape Studies. The reader enters the archaeology of the field and then ventures back into the future. On the way, there is room to get to know the controversies, the dilemmas, the emerging themes, and the secret life of which the emergence and evolution of a research field is made. A book that reads like a novel.
* Sílvia Melo-Pfeifer, University of Hamburg, Germany *
The book successfully achieves its goal of offering readers a panoramic experience of this rich and evolving field. Whether you are a seasoned researcher or simply curious about the linguistic landscapes that surround us, this book will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the intricate tapestry of languages in our everyday environment. * Selim Ben-Said, National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan *
Durk Gorter and Jasone Cenoz have created a masterful text that captures the wealth of their knowledge of linguistic landscapes. They have presented a carefully considered and critical overview of the field, including its origins, theoretical approaches, methods and diverse applications. A must-read for all researchers and students of linguistic landscapes. * Corinne A. Seals, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand *
...this weighty tome provides an incredible overview into the field and succeeds in being both macro and micro at the same time, zooming in and out at opportune moments. Most impressive is its inclusion and consideration of a great number of LL studies, no doubt in part aided by a lovingly maintained bibliography of LL research [...] It is certainly an invaluable resource to both current and new researchers in the field, providing inspiration for future research as well as methodological development
* Andre Joseph Theng, The University of Edinburgh, UK, Language in Society *
Table of ContentsFigures
Preface
Chapter 1. Introduction: Captivating Studies of Language in Public Spaces
Chapter 2. History: Early Stages of an Emerging Field
Chapter 3. Theoretical Approaches: A Range of Perspectives
Chapter 4. Research Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches
Chapter 5. Photography and Other Distinctive Research Methods
Chapter 6. Multilingualism is All Around Us
Chapter 7. The Visibility of Minority Languages
Chapter 8. The Influence of Language Policies
Chapter 9. English Can Be Seen Everywhere
Chapter 10. Educational Contexts
Chapter 11. What's in the Names?
Chapter 12. Expanding the Field of View
References
Index
