Languages on Display: Understanding Public Texts
The course offers an insight into the theory and practice of Linguistic Landscape (LL). Basic information, the students’ methodological competence with regard to texts in public space, and data collection are to be the focus of interest. Students will explore how languages, images, and symbols construct multilingualism, social meaning, identity, but also power and ideology in physical and virtual environments. Students will independently collect and analyze Linguistic Landscape examples and develop critical interpretation.
General learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Distinguish key concepts of Linguistic Landscape as part of Sociolinguistics and Applied Linguistics.
- Differentiate Linguistic Landscape theories and apply methods.
- Critically argue and evaluate the results of their own analysis.
- Discuss Linguistic Landscape in relation to multilingualism, social construction, and power relations.
| On-site training at: | University of Zadar |
| Assessment method: | Report/Presentation |
| Prerequisites for participating students: | Knowledge of English (B2 or higher) |
| Certification: | EU-CONEXUS certificate of attendance |
Thematic area:
Sociolinguistics, Applied Linguistics
Mentor:
Professor Anita Pavić Pintarić
University:
University of Zadar
Faculty/Department:
Department of German Studies
Mentor’s email address:
PhD Leader:
Ivona Pustahija
PhD Leader’s email address:
Start date:
01/09/2026
Closing date:
29/10/2026
Deadline for applications:
25/08/2026
Physical presence mandatory:
NO
Duration of physical presence:
N/A
Only online courses:
YES