21.844, Qs: Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis in Science Fiction

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Subject: 21.844, Qs: Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis in Science Fiction

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Date: 15-Feb-2010
From: Flaminia Robu < flaminiarobu at yahoo.com >
Subject: Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis in Science Fiction
 

	
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Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2010 11:34:46
From: Flaminia Robu [flaminiarobu at yahoo.com]
Subject: Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis in Science Fiction

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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




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