A Sociolinguistic View of A Japanese Ethnic Church Community

This book explores the dynamics of a Japanese ethnic church community in Canada, highlighting how churches mediate linguistic, cultural, and religious hybridity to address the needs of their diverse populations. It integrates discourse analytic methods with ethnographic perspectives to examine the negotiation of preferred language practices and the impact of transcultural experiences on language planning and policy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Drawing on sociolinguistic approaches, this comprehensive book offers unique insights into a Japanese ethnic church community in Canada and the intricate ways in which churches navigate the challenges of linguistic, cultural, and religious hybridity to meet the diverse needs of their members. By integrating discourse analytic methods with ethnographic perspectives, the book delves into the complex dynamics of negotiating preferred language practices among its diverse membership. It outlines how these ethnic churches establish themselves around intentionally preferred Japanese language practices while also making accommodations for English-language speakers within their own families, thereby fostering further inclusivity for ESL student speakers who are new to the country.

Through an exploration of the transcultural experiences of church members, Barrett sheds light on the profound impact of hybrid identities on discourses within localized communities. The volume serves as a valuable resource for scholars in sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, and religious studies, providing valuable insights into the complexities of language planning and policy in multicultural contexts.

Weight: 249g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367511838