This book addresses the changing contemporary language worlds in three major contexts. It first discusses how the language landscape maps of cities are changing as a result of increased migration, globalization and global media. These features are evident in place names and place name changes as well as the densities and frequencies of language spoken and used in texts. The second section discusses how the state itself is responding to both indigenous and heritage groups desiring to be included and represented in the state’s political landscapes and also expressions of art and culture. In the third section, the authors address a number of cutting-edge theses that are emerging in the linguistic geography and political words. These include the importance of gender, anthropogenetic discourse, the preservation of endangered languages and challenges to a state’s official language policy. Through including authors from nine different countries, who are writing about issues in twelve countries and their overlapping interests in language mapping, language usage and policy and visual representations, this book provides inspiring research into future topics at local, national, regional and international scales.
Author(s): Stanley D. Brunn, Roland Kehrein
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 397
City: Cham
Contents
Part 1 Mapping Language Landscapes
A Typology for Evaluating Language Maps
Introduction
Language Mapping: Foundations and Developments
Critical Reflection on Language Mapping
Toward a Tool for Understanding Language Maps
Presenting the Evaluative Language Mapping Typology (ELM-T)
Discussion and Conclusion
References
Issues in Classifying and Mapping the Semitic Languages of Ethiopia
Introduction
Inconsistent Theories of Semitic Language Origins
Issues in the Classification of Languages
Genealogical Classifications
Geographical Classifications and Patterns
Core Areas of Current Debate
Major Challenges in Classifications
Mapping Issues
Basic Notions of Mapping
Implications of Selected Language Maps
Implications of Selected Linguistic Maps
Limitations of Existing Maps
Major Mapping Challenges
Summary and Conclusion
References
Exploring the Linguistic Landscape of Cities Through Crowdsourced Data
Traditions and Trends in Linguistic Landscapes Research
Lingscape: Background
Crowdsourcing and Computation: Data-Driven Linguistic Landscape Research
Power Users and Passersby: Participatory Linguistic Landscape Research
Signage and Schools: Educational Linguistic Landscape Research
Conclusion
Data Statement
Changing Attitudes of Beijingness to Westernized Place Names in Beijing: From the Semi-Colonial Period to Postmodern Twenty-Fi...
Introduction
Perspectives and Tensions of Westernized Place Names
Three Periods of the Westernized Place Names in Beijing
Westernization of Place Names in the Late Qing Dynasty and the Early Republic
Social Background of Semi-Colonies
Only Two Short-Lived Westernized Place Names During This Period
Anti-Westernization of Place Names in the Early Cultural Revolution
Social Background Based on Extreme Left
Street of Anti-imperialism and Street of Anti-revisionism
Westernization of Place Names after the 1980s
Social Background of Westernization in Place Name
Westernization of Corporate and Real Estate Names
Conclusions
Thematic Categories for Place Names: Topology Typology
Introduction
Themes and Examples
Familial and Local Resident Recognition
Native People(s)
Memorials
Religion-Inspired
Literary Inspiration
Human Occupations and Activities
Aspirational, Feelings, and Opinions
Conflict, Death, and Negative Experiences
Recognition of Other Locations
Humorous Ideas and Unusual Thoughts
Wildlife
Physical Descriptions
Atmospheric Conditions, Dates, and Seasonal Connections
Combinations and Made-Up Names
Misspellings and Mistakes
Spatial Variability
Conclusions
Part 2 Language, Culture and Politics
Palestine´s Land Centrality and the Instrumentality of Historical Language
Introduction: Land Centrality and Colonial Zionism
Colonial Formations: Indigenous People and the ``Linguistic Contours´´
Imagining the World: Language and the Making of the Modern World
The Importance of Space
Interplay Between History and Space
The Spatiality of Politics and History
Conclusion: Palestine and Linguistic Genocide
The State of Languages in South Africa
Introduction
South Africa: Population and Language Demographics
South African Languages: History, Legislation, and Policies
Pidgination, Language Shift, and Identity in South Africa
Sign Language and Language in Digital and Electronic Space in South Africa
Conclusion
Languages and Language Politics in the Paraguayan Chaco
Introduction
The Linguistic Landscape of the Paraguayan Chaco
Territory
Domains of Use
Languages of the Paraguayan Chaco by Family
Guaicuruan
Matacoan
Enlhet-Enenlhet
Zamucoan
Tupí-Guaraní
Changes in Language Names and Linguistic Identification
Indigenous Language Policy in Paraguay
Ley de Lenguas No. 4251 (2010)
Ley No. 3231 (2007): Indigenous Education
The General Directorate of Indigenous Language Documentation and Promotion
Discussion and Conclusions
Reimaging the Art Scene in George Town, Penang
Introduction
Linguistic Landscape Research
Murals as a Component of Linguistic Landscape Research
Penang: Multiethnicity, Multilingualism, and Multiculturalism
The Present Study
Data Collection
Analytical Framework
Murals in George Town
Ethnic Representations
Lifestyle in the Old Days
Support for Current Issues
Concluding Remarks
References
Exploring Climate Change Through the Language of Art
Introduction
Disseminating the Message
Disappearing Islands
Hand-Weaving Vulnerable Coastlines
Background
Process
The Liminal Project (2010-2016)
Artworks
Shifting Sands: Capturing Climatic and Cultural Change Through Art
Project´s Structure, Approach, and Process
Island as microcosm
Concluding Remarks
References
Part 3 The Functions of Language on a Local and a Global Scale
Preservation of Magahi Language in India: Contemporary Developments
Introduction
Origin and Diffusion
Decline
Rejuvenation
Organization
Agitation
Construction
Media
Current Status
Conclusion
References
Learning Indigenous Languages in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Introduction
The Racial Geography of Argentina
Interculturality and Bilingual Intercultural Education
Indigenous Language Programs in Buenos Aires
Learning a Language from Here
Conclusion
Reclaiming Transformation for Inclusive and Multilingual Education through Linguistic Landscape (LL) in South Africa and Malay...
Introduction
Conceptual Framework
Scientific Research and Definitions about Language Policy
Origins, Areas, and Development of Linguistic Landscape Research
Language Policy in South Africa and Malaysia
The Weight of History for Language Policy in South Africa
Impact of Precolonial History on Language Policy of Malaysia
Research Area and Data Collection
Schooling Environment and Beyond
Type of Learning Environment
A More Inclusive and Multilingual School
Learning Languages in the Curriculum
Learning Community Languages
Conclusion
References
Dialect Diversity and Migration: Disturbances and Dilemmas, Perspectives from Norway
Prologue
Introduction
The Complexity of ``Norwegian´´: Democracy and Dialect Diversity
Globalization and Migration: New Speakers of Norwegian and English
Demographic and Historical Background
Learning ``Norwegian´´: A Dilemma for New Speakers or for Norway?
English on the Rise: ``New Speakers of English´´
Disturbances for Both Old and New Speakers in the Country
Conclusion
Epilogue
Rise of English as Business Lingua Franca at the Turn of the Century: An Overview
Introduction
Review of Relevant Literature
Emergence of English in the International Arena
Conclusion
English and Bivalent Class Indexicality in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Introduction
The Sociolinguistic Landscape of English in Latin America and Argentina
Excerpt 1
``Snobs or Weird - No in Between´´
Excerpt 2
The Bivalent Class Indexicality of English in Argentina and the Changing World Language Map
The Nature of Gender Relations: The Changing Language of Gender amid Anthropogenic Climate Change in Amazonian Peru
Introduction
Contextual Introduction to the Peruvian Amazon
Floodplain Livelihoods
Ribereños and Gendered Livelihoods
Climate Change in Amazonia
Evidence and Projections of Climate Change in Amazonia
Human Dimensions of Climate Change in Rural Amazonia
The Past, Present, and Future of Gender and Seasonality in Amazonian Floodplain Livelihoods
Concluding Remarks
References
