Multilingualism in Public Spaces: Empowering and Transforming Communities

Multilingualism can empower individuals, groups, and communities by promoting critical consciousness, understanding of the world, and social cohesion. This book explores the potential of multilingualism in various domains, including education, online, and the linguistic landscape, and highlights the importance of memorialisation, onomastics, direct action, linguistic rights, migration, and educational play.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 23 February 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Advocates of multilingualism are tirelessly seeking innovative ways to highlight the numerous advantages associated with living in multiple languages. This comprehensive volume brings together researchers from diverse European regions to delve into the sociolinguistic dimensions of multilingualism, with a particular focus on identity, diversity, and social cohesion, while emphasizing its potential to empower individuals, groups, and communities. Rooted in the concept of empowerment, this book explores how multilingualism can transcend boundaries and foster social cohesion. In particular, the chapters delve into how multilingualism can enhance the individual's critical awareness and deep understanding of the world, while simultaneously benefiting society as a whole. By embracing a broad definition of "public space," encompassing domains such as education, online environments, and the linguistic landscape, this volume delves into the various ways in which multilingualism can empower people from various perspectives, including memorialization, onomastics, direct action, linguistic rights, migration, and educational play.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350186637