Language Diversity in the Sinophone World: Historical Trajectories, Language Planning, and Multilingual Practices

Language Diversity in the Sinophone World provides interdisciplinary insights into social, cultural, and linguistic aspects of multilingualism in the Sinophone world, comparing modern language planning and policies and examining multilingual practices not readily captured by planning frameworks. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars of Sinophone studies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 330 pages
Publication date: 06 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Language Diversity in the Sinophone World delves into interdisciplinary realms, shedding light on the social, cultural, and linguistic dimensions of multilingualism within the Sinophone world. By highlighting language diversity, this book opens up a burgeoning field of Sinophone studies to fresh perspectives from sociolinguistics. The book commences by tracing historical trajectories in Sinophone multilingualism, spanning from late imperial China to the emergence of English in the mid-19th century. Building upon this foundation, the volume conducts an in-depth comparison of modern language planning and policies across the Sinophone world, ultimately exploring multilingual practices that may not easily fit within traditional planning frameworks.

In the final section, the book delves into the intricate interplay of ideologies, identities, repertoires, and competences that intertwine within these diverse multilingual configurations. Collectively, this collection offers a distinctive sociolinguistic-focused intervention into the emerging research landscape of Sinophone studies, captivating both students and scholars within the discipline.

Weight: 607g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367562656