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New Speakers of Minority Languages: Linguistic Ideologies and Practices (PDF) is a groundbreaking compilation that marks the first concerted effort to dive deep into the realm of New Speaker Studies. This insightful collection explores the language ideologies and practices within diverse minority language communities, presenting readers with a comprehensive view of this dynamic field.
Comprising over thirteen meticulously curated chapters, this work leverages the concept of new speakers to tackle linguistic phenomena such as language evolution, variation across dialects, phonetic characteristics, language acquisition, morphosyntax, and the intricacies of code-switching. More than just linguistic frameworks, the book also addresses critical sociolinguistic dimensions, including integration, the legitimacy of language use, and motivation behind language learning and application.
Encompassing a rich tapestry of languages—including Basque, Galician, Giernesiei Breton, Irish, Scottish Gaelic, and Welsh—this collection accounts for a variety of sociolinguistic contexts. Each chapter delves into different interactive settings, ranging from institutional environments to media representations and domestic spaces, while highlighting various pathways to becoming a new speaker of a minority language, including educational initiatives and migratory experiences.
This collection emerges from a vibrant network of dedicated researchers and is a must-read for scholars, academics, and postgraduate students engaged in sociolinguistics, language policy, applied linguistics, and those advocating for minority languages.
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“This ebook is presented with graduate students and researchers in mind, yet the themes explored hold relevance for a wider audience, including language activists and educators. … Ultimately, this ebook significantly enriches the existing literature. … The topics discussed are familiar to experts in language contact and shift, but the chapters provide refreshing perspectives on many of those themes.” — Colin J. Flynn, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development, December 26, 2019
“This is the pioneering ebook on new speakers that delves into the practical ramifications of new speaker theory on communities and includes quantitative analyses within a predominantly qualitative domain. … With contributions from leading figures in new speaker theory, this compilation is poised to become essential reading for anyone interested in this evolving field, particularly regarding minority languages.” — Deirdre A. Dunlevy, Language Policy, Vol. 18, 2019
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ISBN: 978-3-85630-731-9, 978-3-85630-730-2
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