Sociolinguistic Variation in Urban Linguistic Landscapes

Henricson, Sofie; Syrjälä, Väinö; Bagna, Carla; Bellinzona, Martina
Title: Sociolinguistic Variation in Urban Linguistic Landscapes
Authors: Henricson, Sofie (Author)
Syrjälä, Väinö (Author)
Bagna, Carla (Author)
Bellinzona, Martina (Author)
Product number: 9789518588705
Product form: Paperback
Availability: Delivery in 7-14 workdays
Publication date: 23.4.2024
Price: 45,00 € (40,91 € vat 0 %)

Publ. product code: 21839356
Publisher: Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura
Series: Studia fennica Linguistica
Edition: 2024
Publication year: 2024
Language: English
Pages: 183
Product family: Spring 2024
Languages
Studia Fennica Linguistica
Books in English
Finnish library classification: 87 KIELITIEDE
Key words: Kielitiede, sosiolingvistiikka, kaupunkiympäristö, sosiaaliset säännöt, kommunikaatio
Urban linguistic landscapes reflect and create sociolinguistic, societal and urban dynamics. This book explores these relations scientifically and, focusing on the linguistic landscapes of selected cities in northern and southern Europe, sheds light on how urban areas with diverse profiles differ, and how linguistic landscapes change through tourism and migration, or in times of crisis. The book puts forward sophisticated and novel ways of approaching urban sociolinguistics and enhances understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced when studying sociolinguistic variation in these linguistic landscapes.

This book is targeted especially at scholars in the field of urban sociolinguistics wishing to approach the subject through the lens of linguistic landscapes. It also raises interesting points to anyone involved in language planning and policy reflection, as well as those engaged in urban redevelopment planning. Last but not least, it offers theoretical and methodological guidance to students and researchers in a wider variety of disciplines.