* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
LINGUIST List logo Eastern Michigan University Wayne State University *
* People & Organizations * Jobs * Calls & Conferences * Publications * Language Resources * Text & Computer Tools * Teaching & Learning * Mailing Lists * Search *
* *
LINGUIST List 21.844

Fri Feb 19 2010

Qs: Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis in Science Fiction

Editor for this issue: Danielle St. Jean <daniellelinguistlist.org>

We'd like to remind readers that the responses to queries are usually best posted to the individual asking the question. That individual is then strongly encouraged to post a summary to the list. This policy was instituted to help control the huge volume of mail on LINGUIST; so we would appreciate your cooperating with it whenever it seems appropriate.

In addition to posting a summary, we'd like to remind people that it is usually a good idea to personally thank those individuals who have taken the trouble to respond to the query.

To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.html.
Directory
        1.    Flaminia Robu, Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis in Science Fiction
Message 1: Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis in Science Fiction
Date: 15-Feb-2010
From: Flaminia Robu <flaminiarobuyahoo.com>
Subject: Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis in Science Fiction
E-mail this message to a friend

As a doctoral research student in Languages/Linguistics, I would like to
ask if anyone knows of relevant studies/criticism dealing with the
linguistic implications of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis as reflected in
science-fiction (SF) literature. This includes the different uses of the
theory in SF, and its applications to relevant literature.

I've so far had access to critical studies on the subject, dealing more
generally with linguistics and language study in science-fiction and
fantasy (to list but a few: Walter E. Meyers, John Clute, Larry Niven,
Samuel Delany). The primary literature is currently based on a
selection of works by writers who deal with verbal languages in literary
works (constructed languages), but I'm also interested in verbal and
non-verbal communication techniques as reflected in 'first-contact
situations' (between human and alien cultures). None of the works
which I've consulted so far deal exclusively or predominantly with the
implications of 'Sapir-Whorf' in SF literature. I would appreciate any
feedback or suggestions you may have.

Thank you in advance.

-Flaminia Robu

Linguistic Field(s): Ling & Literature
                            Sociolinguistics
Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue



Please report any bad links or misclassified data

LINGUIST Homepage | Read LINGUIST | Contact us

NSF Logo

While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed
on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.