Query Details
| Query Subject: |
Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis in Science Fiction
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| Author: | Flaminia Robu | |
| Submitter Email: | click here to access email | |
| Linguistic LingField(s): |
Sociolinguistics
Ling & Literature |
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| Query: |
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 |
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| LL Issue: | 21.844 | |
| Date posted: | 19-Feb-2010 | |
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