Talk in Institutions
This volume brings together papers from the LANSI conferences, providing a broad sampling of current research on language and social interaction in contexts such as jury deliberations, educational settings, medical interaction, and service encounters.
The Discourse of Tourism and National Heritage
Stoian studies the field of online tourism promotion, focusing on that of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, looking at two different types of websites—institutional and commercial—from three countries, Romania, Spain and the UK.
This book explores the ontological foundation of signs, a semiotic perspective that opens the way to culture. It extends the reader’s understanding by moving beyond classical definitions of the “sign” and will appeal to anyone concerned with understanding human nature.
The Impact of French on the African Vernacular Languages
For seventeen African nations, was adopting French a blessing or a curse? Is Francophonie a symbol of unity and shared values, or a form of cultural imperialism? This book offers insights into the impact of French in Gabon, exploring what it brought and what it is taking away.
The Language of Diversity
From a Christian worldview, these essays bridge gaps among racial, cultural, and religious differences. The selections examine interfaith relations and challenge readers to probe topics like education, race, and gender.
What linguistic traits contrast public from private communication in English? This ground-breaking volume examines the question from the late middle ages to the modern era, with contributions from top international scholars exploring a range of historical sources.
The World of Coronaspeak
This book explores Coronaspeak, the global language born from the COVID-19 pandemic. Covering jokes, slang (‘jab’), and new coinages (‘elbow bump’), it highlights the capacity of words to adapt to shock and social disorder, arguing they are part of disaster management.
Thinking and Practicing Reconciliation
This collection asserts that literary representations of conflict offer insights into reconciliation. It charts a course from theory to practice, offering perspectives on storytelling as a way to address human-rights injustices and move from the classroom to the world.