ISBN:
9789027249227
Language:
Undetermined
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
Series Statement:
Culture and Language Use Series v.23
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Anthropological linguistics
DDC:
306.44096
Keywords:
Anthropological linguistics
;
African languages
;
Ethnolinguistique - Afrique
;
Langues africaines
;
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General
;
Essays
Abstract:
This collection presents new research on key topics in anthropological linguistics, with a focus on African languages. While Africanist linguists have long been concerned with sociocultural aspects of language structure and use, no comprehensive volume dedicated to the anthropological linguistics of Africa has yet been published. This volume seeks to fill this gap. The chapters address a broad range of topics in anthropological linguistics, including classic themes such as spatial reference, color, kin terms, and emotion, as well as emerging interests in the linguistic expression of personhood, sociality, and language ideology. All contributions are based on original empirical research and present insights into African language practices from a sociocultural perspective. The volume showcases research on dozens of African languages spoken across the continent, with particular emphasis on languages of East Africa. This book will be of interest to areal specialists as well as to anthropological linguists worldwide
