Linguistic Landscapes - Einzelansicht

Investigating the display of language in public space is the objective of the emerging research field of linguistic landscapes. Expanding this basic concept, linguistic landscape studies examine not only text but also other semiotic resources such as images, sounds, scents, architecture, and human practices. The ensemble of semiotic and linguistic resources forms a caleidoscope of the cultural and social diversity of a given territory, as well as the underlying dynamics in terms of linguistic developments and repertoires, negotiations and contestations of social identity, and other issues of social change.
Given the interdisciplinary nature of the field, this course offers theoretical insights through discussion of seminal studies and innovative approaches to the study of linguistic landscapes, as well as practical research experience.
The course is designed as a research seminar in which students will be guided through the development and realisation of small-scale research projects. As the projects will be carried out in small groups, regular attendance, completion of weekly prep tasks, and a willingness to work with others are expected.

For a first impression of linguistic landscape studies, take a look at
• Shohamy, E. (2018). 1. Linguistic Landscape after a Decade: An Overview of Themes, Debates and Future Directions. In M. Pütz & N. Mundt (Ed.), Expanding the Linguistic Landscape: Linguistic Diversity, Multimodality and the Use of Space as a Semiotic Resource (pp. 25-37). Bristol, Blue Ridge Summit: Multilingual Matters. https://doi.org/10.21832/9781788922166-004

• Linguistic Landscape, a peer-reviewed international journal. https://doi.org/10.1075/ll
Primary / secondary readings and multimedia will be shared via Moodle.

Meetings:
Wednesdays, 14-16h, from 8 May 2024

Participation in a research project with a presentation at the end of the semester and a short essay (graded or ungraded).