Language Awareness and Ideologies in Finland
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Project description
The LAIF project increases scientific knowledge about modern-day multilingualism and language contact as well as improves understanding of language-related issues in Finland. The key goal of the LAIF project is to assess the contemporary language ideologies and attitudes focusing on Finnish and English—and, in relation, how these language ideologies impact inclusion in society.
We work with researchers, external stakeholders, media and language activists to increase general understanding of language as a component part of overall social equality, understanding and justice. Over three years, the team collects data through surveys, interviews, and citizen science, analyzing it with diverse methods. Findings are shared via academic and public outreach, including podcasts, blogs, and social media, to promote understanding of multilingualism, challenge language misconceptions, and combat linguistic discrimination.
