Language as Social Action

This series explores new and exciting advances in the ways in which language both reflects and fashions social reality – and thereby constitutes critical means of social action. As well as these being central foci in face-to-face interactions across different cultures, they also assume significance in the ways that language functions in the mass medias, new technologies, organizations, and social institutions. Language As Social Action does not uphold apartheid against any particular methodological and/or ideological position, but, rather, promotes (wherever possible) cross-fertilization of ideas and empirical data across the many, all-too-contrastive, social scientific approaches to language and communication. Contributors to the series will also accord due attention to the historical, political, and economic forces that contextually bound the ways in which language patterns are analyzed, produced, and received. The series will also provide an important platform for theory-driven works that have profound, and oftentimes provocative, implications for social policy.

34 publications

The Art and Science of Music Teaching and Performance

Musicians in the practice room, during instruction, and on the stage will benefit from a critical discussion of vital issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. Whether the examination of the acquisition of musical expertise, or the evaluation of teaching methods and learning strategies based on neuroscience and psychology, this series will emphasize scientific research combined with experiental knowledge that can only be gained from the actual practice of musical performance and education. Musicians in the practice room, during instruction, and on the stage will benefit from a critical discussion of vital issues from an interdisciplinary perspective. Whether the examination of the acquisition of musical expertise, or the evaluation of teaching methods and learning strategies based on neuroscience and psychology, this series will emphasize scientific research combined with experiental knowledge that can only be gained from the actual practice of musical performance and education.

2 publications

The City as Place: Emotions, Experiences, and Meanings

ISSN: 2632-0924

The purpose of this series is to examine the city as a lived place. Specifically, we are interested in the ways in which the city is invested with meaning through everyday lived experiences. The series is particularly interested in submissions that focus on the perceptual and felt dimensions of urban places through exploring the experiential, emotional, sensory, and affective dimensions that contribute to how people behave in, feel about, and move around in cities. Books in this series will interrogate the relationship between people and place through a focus on the diverse ways in which subjective and intimate feelings are fundamental constituents of the urban experience. We encourage authors to examine the city as a lived place from a range of different perspectives, and to be inclusive of individual and collective voices in the city to better understand the historical development and contemporary evolution of diverse urban settings. Some of the questions we seek to explore through the series include, but are not restricted to: How is the city experienced, by whom, and how does this change over time? Who shapes the experience of the city and for what reasons? How do individual and shared joy, fear, pride, nostalgia, disgust, or other emotions, shape the meanings attributed to urban spaces? How does the lived experience of, and emotional connections to, urban places inform the way particular spaces within cities are preserved and memorialized, or alternatively demolished and redeveloped? In what ways is our understanding of the lived experience of the city sharpened through the lens of comparative, transnational, and global approaches? The series seeks to examine the real and the imaginary, the representational and the non-representational, the historical and the contemporary, the remembered and the recreated in all historical periods including research on the twenty-first-century city. The series is open to work covering all geographic areas, and we encourage authors, where possible and relevant, to situate their studies in comparative, transnational, or global perspectives. Books may be published in English or in French. Series Editors: Dr Rebecca Madgin, Urban Studies, University of Glasgow and Dr Nicolas Kenny, History, Simon Fraser University. Advisory Board: Prof. Jan Plamper, Goldsmiths, London; Dr Katie Barclay, Adelaide; Prof. Nicole Eustace, NYU; Dr Joseph Prestel, FU Berlin; Prof. Piroska Nagy, Université du Québec à Montréal; Prof. Roey Sweet, Leicester; Prof. Astrid Swenson, Bath Spa; Prof. Steve Cooke, Deakin; Prof. Sian Jones, Stirling; Dr James Lesh, Melbourne; Dr Anneleen Arnout, Radboud.

2 publications

Monographs in Linguistics and the Philosophy of Language

ISSN: 1056-5019

This series will publish original work in theoretical and applied linguistics—both diachronic and synchronic—covering topics in the fields of phonology, morphology, lexis, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. It will include philosophical studies in contemporary epistemology, belief and mental representation, rule following, realism, anti-realism, thought and intention, truth, and reference. The volumes will provide a forum for research and discussion of the many related developments between the disciplines of linguistics and philosophy, featuring their respective contributions to the understanding of natural language.

1 publications

Language in the Digital Age / Las lenguas en la era digital

ISSN: 2940-9306

In an increasingly digital world, language is evolving at a rapid pace and new forms of communication and learning are coming into being. Books published in the series Language in the Digital Age / Las lenguas en la era digital explore various aspects of digital linguistics, ranging from natural language processing to translation, transcreation, and discourse analysis. The series is aimed at linguists and practitioners interested in the fascinating and complex ways in which language and technology intersect, and in how this intersection is transforming human interaction in the digital age. Each volume of the series provides readers with a detailed and accessible introduction to the key concepts and techniques in the field, as well as the latest research and developments. The books are written by leading experts in the field and are designed to serve as a comprehensive guide for beginners and a valuable resource for advanced research. En un mundo cada vez más digital, el lenguaje evoluciona a gran velocidad y, con ello, emergen nuevas formas de comunicación y aprendizaje. Los títulos de la colección Las lenguas en la era digital versan sobre diversos ámbitos de la lingüística digital, desde el procesamiento del lenguaje natural hasta la traducción, la transcreación y el análisis del discurso. Esta serie está dirigida a académicos y profesionales de la lingüística interesados en las complejas formas en que convergen lengua y tecnología, y en cómo esta confluencia está transformando la interacción humana en la era digital. Cada volumen de la colección presenta de forma detallada y accesible los conceptos y las técnicas clave, así como las últimas investigaciones y avances en este campo. Los libros, escritos por expertos en la materia, se encuentran diseñados para servir tanto de guía para principiantes como de referente para investigadores experimentados Editorial Board: Carolyn Blume (Technische Universität Dortmund), Karen Miladys Cárdenas Almanza (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México), Ron Darvin (The University of British Columbia), Óscar Ferreiro Vázquez (Universidade de Vigo), Jesús García Laborda (Universidad de Alcalá), María de los Ángeles Gómez González (Universidade de Santiago de Compostela), Andréia Guerini (Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina), Chuah Kee Man (Universiti Malaysia Sarawak), Blanka Klímová (Univerzita Hradec Králové), Javier Pérez Guerra (Universidade de Vigo), Miguel Luís Poveda Balbuena (Uniwersytet Komisji Edukacji Narodowej w Krakowie), Nino Angelo Rosanía Maza (Universidad de San Buenaventura), William Rowlandson (University of Kent), Giselle Spiteri Miggiani (L-Università ta' Malta), Chelo Vargas Sierra (Universidad de Alicante), José Yuste Frías (Universidade de Vigo), Juan Miguel Zarandona Fernández (Universidad de Valladolid).

6 publications

The Plattsburgh Studies in the Humanities

ISSN: 1061-6012

6 publications

Language and Forensics

0 publications

History and Language

ISSN: 1062-2306

6 publications

LITTERA

Im Rahmen der Reihe „Littera" erscheinen seit 2005 Studien zur Sprache und Literatur. Sie deckt ein breites Spektrum aktueller Trends in der germanistischen und anglistischen Linguistik ab und ist auch offen für weitere Philologien sowie für interdisziplinäre Perspektiven. Die Bandbreite der Themen reicht von interkultureller Kommunikation und kontrastiver Linguistik bis hin zur Literaturtheorie des Strukturalismus. Schwerpunktmäßig bietet die Reihe einen Ort für Brückenschläge zwischen Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft, wie sie seit langem, verstärkt in jüngerer Zeit, unter den Schlagwörtern „Literaturlinguistik", „Linguistische Poetik" bzw. „Linguistische Literaturwissenschaft" immer wieder vorgenommen werden.

10 publications

Sprachkönnen und Sprachbewusstheit in Europa / Language Competence and Language Awareness in Europe

The series Language Competence and Language Awareness in Europe unites interdisciplinary linguistic research with a thematic focus on multilingualism, linguistic choices and linguistic variability, language contact processes in Europe – and beyond its boundaries – as well as situated speech practices and literacy skills in private and public spaces. The series editor Amei Koll-Stobbe welcomes manuscript proposals, especially data orientated analyses of language competence cum performance with a priority on basic research (without any restrictions regarding theoretical and methodological frameworks). Prior to publication, the quality of the works published in this series is reviewed by external referees appointed by the editor. In der Buchreihe Sprachkönnen und Sprachbewusstsein in Europa erscheinen vorwiegend Sammelbände aus Linguistik und Anglistik. Der thematische Fokus liegt auf der Sprachkontaktlinguistik, auf Aspekten von Sprachwahl und Sprachvariabilität in nationalen Sprachgrenzen – oder über diese hinweg – sowie auf situierten Sprachpraktiken (und literacy skills) in privaten und öffentlichen Räumen. Die Herausgeberin Amei Koll-Stobbe freut sich über Publikationsvorschläge v.a. aus dem Bereich der datenorientierten Analyse von sprachlicher Kompetenz cum Performanz mit einer grundlagenforschungsorientierten Ausrichtung (Beschränkungen auf bestimmte Untersuchungsmethoden oder Rahmentheorien gibt es nicht). Die Qualität der in dieser Reihe erscheinenden Arbeiten wird vor der Publikation durch externe, von der Herausgeberin benannte Gutachter geprüft.

11 publications

Ästhetische Signaturen

ISSN: 2191-5156

Literarische Texte gehorchen eigenen Konstruktionsprinzipien. Diese wandeln sich nicht nur im Laufe der Zeit, sondern auch innerhalb einer Epoche und im Werk eines Autors. Die Reihe Ästhetische Signaturen möchte den genuin ästhetischen und poetologischen Gehalt von Einzeltexten, Werken einzelner Autorinnen und Autoren und literarischer Epochen herausstellen. Sie macht es sich mit der Untersuchung der spezifischen Merkmale von literarischen Texten zur Aufgabe, die ästhetische Signatur von Werken und Werkgruppen herauszuarbeiten und über die Jahrhunderte hinweg zu vergleichen.

7 publications

Language, Migration and Identity

ISSN: 2296-2808

This series fills a hitherto neglected but now growing area in the treatment of migration: the role of language and identity. This topic is central in a globalized world where the definition of community is constantly challenged by the increased mobility of individuals. Linked to this mobility is the issue of identity construction, in which language plays a key role. Language practices are indicators of the socialization process in bilingual and multilingual settings, and part of the strategies by which speakers assert membership within social groups. Migrant speakers are constantly engaged in identity construction in varying settings. Language, Migration and Identity invites proposals for revised dissertations, monographs and edited volumes on language practices and language use by migrant speakers. A wide range of themes is envisaged, within the area of migration, but from a broadly linguistic perspective. The series welcomes studies of migrant communities and their language practices, studies of language practices in multilingual educational settings, and case studies of identity building among migrants through language use. Proposals might focus on topics such as second language acquisition in social contexts, variation in L2 speech, multilingualism, acquisition of sociolinguistic competence, hybridity and ‘crossing’ in relation to identity. A multiplicity of approaches in the treatment of this interdisciplinary area will be welcome, from quantitative to ethnographic to mixed methods. The series welcomes established scholars as well as early career academics and recent PhD research.

5 publications

Gdańsk Studies in Language

ISSN: 2196-016X

The series Gdańsk Studies in Language focuses on all areas of theoretical and applied linguistics, especially on semantics, pragmatics, historical linguistics, first and second language acquisition, English language teaching, ethnolinguistics and translation. In the series, we publish monographs (including outstanding doctoral dissertations) submitted not only by scholars affiliated with the University of Gdańsk, but also by researchers representing other academic centres in Europe and elsewhere. Collections of papers are considered for publication as well. The language of the series is English.

19 publications

Language Testing and Evaluation

Aims and Scope The aim of this series is to provide a forum for publishing theoretical and empirical research of a high standard in all areas of language testing and evaluation. Our focus is on research into language tests and assessment tools as well as on programme evaluation in which emphasis is placed on the characteristics of the instruments themselves. It is our intention to enhance the possibilities for international scholarly debate among experts as well as to make research findings and new developments known to practitioners and the interested public worldwide. We welcome contributions in English, German or French. Zielsetzung Die Serie dient als Publikationsforum für anspruchsvolle theoretische und empirische Forschung zum Testen und Evaluieren im Bereich des Lehrens und Lernens von Sprachen. Dabei geht es sowohl um Sprachtests und Assessment-Instrumente als auch um Fragen der Sprachprogrammevaluation, bei denen die Messinstrumente selbst im Vordergrund stehen. Die Absicht ist, einerseits zur Verbesserung der internationalen wissenschaftlichen Diskussion beizutragen sowie andererseits Forschungsergebnisse und neue Entwicklungen sowohl den in der Praxis Tätigen als auch einem breiteren interessierten Publikum zugänglich zu machen. Die Publikationssprachen sind Englisch, Deutsch oder Französisch.

51 publications

FLS - Foreign Language Studies

ISSN: 0721-3034

In der Reihe "FLS - Foreign Language Studies" werden zentrale Studien aus dem Fachbereich der Anglistik/Amerikanistik veröffentlicht. Sie beschäftigt sich sowohl mit englischer- und amerikanischer Landeskunde als auch mit pädagogischen Themen, etwa der Didaktik der englischen Sprache und Literatur sowie dem Spracherwerb. Herausgegeben wird die Reihe von Professor Hartmut Breitkreuz, zu dessen Forschungsschwerpunkten unter anderem die Fehlerforschung und frühes Fremdsprachenlernen sowie projektorientiertes und medial gesteuertes Lernen gehört. In der Reihe "FLS - Foreign Language Studies" werden zentrale Studien aus dem Fachbereich der Anglistik/Amerikanistik veröffentlicht. Sie beschäftigt sich sowohl mit englischer- und amerikanischer Landeskunde als auch mit pädagogischen Themen, etwa der Didaktik der englischen Sprache und Literatur sowie dem Spracherwerb. Herausgegeben wird die Reihe von Professor Hartmut Breitkreuz, zu dessen Forschungsschwerpunkten unter anderem die Fehlerforschung und frühes Fremdsprachenlernen sowie projektorientiertes und medial gesteuertes Lernen gehört. In der Reihe "FLS - Foreign Language Studies" werden zentrale Studien aus dem Fachbereich der Anglistik/Amerikanistik veröffentlicht. Sie beschäftigt sich sowohl mit englischer- und amerikanischer Landeskunde als auch mit pädagogischen Themen, etwa der Didaktik der englischen Sprache und Literatur sowie dem Spracherwerb. Herausgegeben wird die Reihe von Professor Hartmut Breitkreuz, zu dessen Forschungsschwerpunkten unter anderem die Fehlerforschung und frühes Fremdsprachenlernen sowie projektorientiertes und medial gesteuertes Lernen gehört.

6 publications

Reflections on Signs and Language

This book series proposes themes that are generally associated with the so-called language and sign sciences, in the first place semiotics, linguistics and philosophy of language, inclusive of literary language. It also focuses on problems that interest the communication sciences, including mass-medial communication and the question of translation. However, the perspective is not limited to any one of these disciplinary spheres. Moreover, the series intends to propose a vision that is critical, open and dialogic, which means to say developed in terms of interdisciplinary dialogue. Such an approach is proficuous if it is not limited to encounter among specific disciplines, competencies and interests at a scientific level alone. In fact, a priority characterising this series is to create the conditions for encounter between the sciences of signs, language and communication, on the one hand, and the problems of everyday life which are closely involved, indeed are engendered in them, on the other. We live in a world where life overall as much as the life of each one of us depends increasingly on signs, language and communication. But there’s more: not only human life, but life in general, as biosemiotics now evidences unequivocally, consists of communication and is made of signs. We are looking forward to receiving contributions from all over the world, mindful of the series’ interdisciplinary orientation, characteristics and interests. Submissions should be written in English and will be peer-reviewed by the relevant specialists.

2 publications

Łódź Studies in Language

The prolific series Łódź Studies in Language aims at providing a forum for contributions to the study of Linguistics, especially in English Language and Literature. The monographs and collected volumes of the series focus on Corpus Linguistics, Pragmatics and Language Pedagogy, with such various topics as the cognitive aspects of Linguistics, identity via language, trends in Linguistics and Translational Studies and language and media.

80 publications

Encounters. The Warsaw Studies in English Language Culture, Literature, and Visual Arts

ISSN: 2191-4060

This series offers a platform that welcomes publications dealing with culture, literature and visual arts developed in English speaking countries. We invite academic works (both essays and volume-length texts) on a wide range of topics, including historical and recent developments in literary and cultural studies. As the title "encounters" indicates, we wish this series to be a meeting point for a variety of academic approaches. Hence we encourage diverse, interdisciplinary, comparative and multi-faceted takes that may blend sophisticated, theoretical analyses with pragmatic discussions, enabling new ways of thinking and interpreting human experience.

7 publications