The Media, Arts and Humanities Research Institute
The Media, Arts and Humanities Research Institute is the collaborative hub of research in Media, Arts and Humanities at Sussex. It draws on the Sussex traditions of radicalism and innovation to support our research and creative practice from across the Faculty.
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Minoritized Languages and the Linguistic Landscape: Visibility, Identity, and Preservation
Linguistic landscape (LL) studies have evolved into a prominent field, originating from research on public language displays and expanding to address the intersection of language, power, and social change. This talk examines the Asturian-Spanish LL, focusing on Asturian, a minoritized language in Spain that lacks official status. Several key findings are explored: a) the impact of language protection policies on the revitalization of Asturian; b) how the visual presence of Asturian and Spanish in public spaces influences perceptions of language prestige and affects linguistic practices; c) how migrant communities maintain Asturian identity through language and semiotic resources; and d) how graffiti, symbols, discourse, and spatial arrangements reflect identities, ideologies, and power relations in the context of urban transformation. This talk concludes with educational applications, demonstrating how LL can be used as a pedagogical tool to explore language, identity, and social dynamics in the classroom.
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By: Ambra Moroncini
Last updated: Tuesday, 6 May 2025
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