Research Poster: Language and the Nation: The Rise of Ethnolinguistic Nationalism and its Consequences for Understanding the Monolingual Paradigm
This summer I completed my research project on the topic of ethnolinguistic nationalism, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and minority language advocacy. This research poster, presented at the Laidlaw Scholars Global Conference 2024 in Leeds, outlines the findings of my project.
Eavan O'Keeffe
(He/Him)
English and Linguistics Student, Trinity College Dublin
Hello! I'm Eavan, a second-year student at Trinity College Dublin studying English and Linguistics. This summer, I'll be researching ideas of linguistic ethnogenesis. I will investigate how anti-immigrant rhetoric is constructed on false beliefs of historical monolingualism that harmfully 'other' ethnic groups who don't fit within a certain idea of nationhood. My research covers a diverse range of topics, including linguistics, literature, classics, and history. I'm really excited to see where my journey with the Laidlaw Programme will take me!
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Eavan - this is a really interesting study showing how perspectives surrounding multilingualism and monolingualism have evolved throughout time! It's really crucial to bear in mind ways the myth of monolingualism is used to marginalise immigrant communities and important to acknowledge nations and languages as fluid rather than fixed. Your solutions for overcoming these issues and supporting diverse realities and ethnolinguistic communities are truly inspiring!
Hi Hannah, thank you very much for your kind comment - I'm glad to hear that my research resonated with you!