Scaling Linguistic and Semiotic Landscapes in Bulgaria’s Mountains

Abstract

In this paper, I outline the perspectives of exploring Linguistic Landscapes (LL) and Semiotic Landscapes (SL) in Bulgaria. I focus on mountainous regions, which have rarely been the subject of linguistic studies. After a brief overview of the core research topics of LL and SL, I present seven approaches to the empirical study of linguistic territorial structures in the mountains of Bulgaria.

Cuvinte-cheie: peisaje lingvistice, peisaje semiotice, utilizarea limbii, munți, Bulgaria

REZUMAT

În articol, prezintăm perspectivele explorării „peisajelor” lingvistice (în limba engleză: Linguistic Landscapes, LL) și a „peisajelor semiotice” (în limba engleză: Semiotic Landscapes, SL) în Bulgaria. Ne axăm pe regiunile muntoase, care au făcut rareori obiectul unor studii lingvistice. După o scurtă trecere în revistă a temelor de cercetare de bază ale LL și SL, prezentăm șapte abordări empirice ale structurilor teritoriale lingvistice din munții Bulgariei.

LANGUAGE OF PUBLICATION

English

UDC: 81.22:71(497.2)

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Received: February 6, 2022 | Reviewed: February 23, 2022 | Accepted for publication: April 10, 2022 

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