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Language and Social Justice in Context: Hawai'i as a Case Study
Language and Social Justice in Context: Hawai'i as a Case Study
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This book explores the intersection of language and social justice in the multilingual context of Hawai'i,using a discourse-centered approach and highlighting the positive long-term effects of exposure to multiple languages. It is relevant for academics and students interested in sociolinguistics,language revitalization,and pragmatics.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 380 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
This captivating book delves into the intricate interplay between language and social justice, utilizing the multilingual landscape of Hawai'i as a compelling case study. The author adopts a discourse-centered approach, offering insightful analyses of real-life language usage, while compellingly arguing that the diverse array of languages in Hawai'i, including Hawaiian, Pidgin, Japanese, Chinese, Tagalog, Ilocano, Marshallese, and Chuukese, along with the phenomenon of language mixing, all play pivotal roles in shaping society. Furthermore, the book draws upon extensive language acquisition research to showcase the positive long-term impacts of exposure to multiple languages, reinforcing its argument for educational approaches that nurture multilingual abilities among the younger generations.
This book holds immense relevance for scholars engaged in the exploration of the intersection between language and social justice, as well as for those interested in the languages of Hawai'i. It will be of particular interest to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing studies in sociolinguistics, language revitalization and documentation, discourse analysis, applied linguistics, and pragmatics. By examining the multifaceted dynamics of language in Hawai'i, this book provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between language, power, identity, and social change, offering a rich and thought-provoking perspective on the world.
Weight: 513g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030912536
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021
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