Linguistic Landscape-An International Journal
Scope & Guideline
Exploring the Intersection of Language and Space
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Sociolinguistic Analysis of Public Space:
The journal emphasizes the sociolinguistic dimensions of linguistic landscapes, exploring how language use in public spaces reflects and shapes social identities, community dynamics, and cultural narratives. - Semiotic and Multimodal Approaches:
It adopts semiotic frameworks to analyze the visual and textual elements present in the linguistic landscape, investigating how these elements convey meaning and influence perceptions of place. - Political and Activist Dimensions:
The journal highlights the role of linguistic landscapes in political activism and social movements, examining how language in public spaces serves as a medium for protest and expression of dissent. - Translingualism and Multilingualism:
A consistent focus is placed on translingual practices and multilingualism in public signage, investigating how diverse linguistic resources are utilized to negotiate identities and community belonging. - Cultural and Historical Contexts:
The journal often situates linguistic landscapes within their cultural and historical contexts, analyzing how past events and cultural heritage shape contemporary language use in public spaces.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Linguistic Landscapes:
The pandemic has spurred a significant increase in research examining how COVID-19 has transformed public signage and language use, reflecting changing social norms and community responses during health crises. - Gender and Sexuality in Linguistic Landscapes:
There is a growing focus on how gender and sexuality are represented and contested in public spaces, highlighting the intersection of linguistic landscapes with issues of identity and representation. - Environmental and Ecological Perspectives:
Emerging themes also include ecological considerations in linguistic landscapes, as researchers explore how language interacts with environmental issues and public space in the context of sustainability. - Transnational and Diasporic Studies:
An increase in research on transnational and diasporic communities is evident, reflecting the complexities of identity and language in increasingly globalized urban environments. - Digital and Online Linguistic Landscapes:
Scholars are increasingly investigating the role of digital signage and online representations of linguistic landscapes, acknowledging the importance of virtual spaces in shaping public discourse.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Language Policy Studies:
Research specifically centered on traditional language policy frameworks seems to be less frequent, as scholars increasingly explore more nuanced interactions between language, power, and identity in public spaces. - Static Representations of Linguistic Landscapes:
There is a noticeable decline in studies that solely focus on static representations of linguistic landscapes without considering the dynamic and interactive aspects of language use in public contexts. - Narrow Geographic Focus:
Papers that concentrate exclusively on specific geographic locations without connecting to broader themes of globalization or translocality are becoming less common, reflecting a trend towards more globalized analyses.
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