Introduction to ethnolinguistics / edited by Vivek Joshi.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ethnolinguistic diversity and education: a successful pairing -- Exploring the linguistic and cultural identities of transnational background children in Catalonia, Spain -- Ethnolinguistic study of the traditional Indonesian parenting song "Dindang Maayun Anak" : cultural reflection in the socio-cultural life of the Banjar in South Kalimantan -- Linguistic (il) legitimacy in Migration encounters -- Culturally specific messaging and the explanation of contract in impacted bilinguals -- Variation in first-generation L1 deictic systems: language attrition bilingualism effects -- The interaction between language skills and cross-cultural competences in bilingual programs -- The unifying and divisive effects of social identities: religious and ethnopolitical identities among Mindanao Muslims in the Philippines -- Identity exhibition in Batik motifs of Ebeg and Pataruman -- The resurgence of religious and ethnic identities among Eritrean refugees: a response to the government's Nationalist ideology: ethnolinguistic vitality, identity and power: investment in SLA.

"Ethnolinguistics, also known as cultural linguistics, is a scholarly field that explores the connection between language and culture. It amalgamates ethnology, a branch of anthropology examining the social dimensions of cultural groups, with linguistics, the scientific study of language structure. This interdisciplinary approach examines how diverse cultural communities perceive, interpret, and articulate reality through words. Ethnolinguistics investigates the profound interplay between language and societal norms, shedding light on how linguistic structures reflect and influence cultural nuances. Through the lens of ethnology, scholars draw comparisons and distinctions among different cultural groups, unraveling the fabric of human communication. Simultaneously, linguistics provides the analytical tools to scrutinize the systematic aspects of language, including its units and the rules governing their associations. This dynamic synthesis of ethnology and linguistics enriches our understanding of the profound relationship between language and culture, unveiling the multifaceted ways in which societies express and shape their shared reality through linguistic constructs.
This book "Introduction to Ethnolinguistics" aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between language and culture. It explores how language and culture are intertwined and how they shape our perceptions and behaviors. The book also covers the study of language variation and how it reflects cultural diversity. Through this book, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the role of language in society and will be equipped with the tools to analyze and understand the complex interplay between language and culture. Finally, the aim of this book is to promote cross-cultural understanding and communication through the lens of ethnolinguistics"-- Back cover.