Introduction published In:
Belgian Journal of Linguistics, Volume 37 (2023): Tangible Traces of Language IdeologiesEdited by Esther Baiwir, Janine Berns and Marie Steffens
[Belgian Journal of Linguistics 37] 2023
► pp. 6–11
Edited by Esther Baiwir, Janine Berns and Marie Steffens
[Belgian Journal of Linguistics 37] 2023
► pp. 6–11
Introduction
Tangible traces of language ideologies
As the last issue of the Belgian Journal of Linguistics (BJL), this volume delves into linguistic ideologies. Language usage and the evaluations we make about it are intricately intertwined: even in the absence of visual cues of the speaker or writer, we intuitively develop perceptions about the sociolinguistic context of our interlocutor. The language employed often offers subtle hints about their age, gender, or social and regional origins. Particularly in spoken discourse, we find ourselves assessing not just their accent, but also forming impressions about the individual’s likability, perceived arrogance or intelligence, and various other attributes. Similar to its predecessors spanning 36 volumes, the content of this ultimate issue of the BJL is diverse, encompassing historical sources that shed light on language ideologies of bygone eras, insights from the language classroom, and perspectives from everyday language users.
Article outline
- 1.The intricate link between language and ideology
- 2.Overview of the contributions
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