This book aims to provide an objective, plural, and comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between language and society in the unique context of post-handover Macau, China. Through an interdisciplinary lens, the book seeks to analyse the multifaceted dimensions of language and its intersection with key sectors of a multilingual society, including politics, education, culture, identity, media and business. By examining the dynamic interplay between language and these key sectors, the book will offer a nuanced understanding of language's role as both a shaping force and a reflection of the varied social currents in Macau following the handover of sovereignty to the People's Republic of China in 1999. Ultimately, the book also aims to promote the recognition and appreciation of multilingualism as a valuable socio-cultural and economic asset, fostering mutual understanding, and contributing to the cultural richness, social harmony, and prosperity of Macau.

We are seeking contributions from various disciplines, encompassing a broad range of scholarly work, including theoretical frameworks, conceptual analyses, empirical research, comparative studies and case studies. While these topics serve as guidelines, we encourage submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following areas: Part I: Global and Comparative Perspectives • Multilingualism in post-colonial contexts • Linguistic imperialism and language endangerment • Multilingualism and identity • Language and cultural heritage • Language landscape and urban semiotics • Comparative analyses of multilingual societies or post-colonial contexts Part Il: Language Policy and Planning • Language policy in post-handover Macau • Language planning and multilingualism • The roles of the Chinese and non-Chinese languages Part III: Language and Education • Language education policies and practices • Bilingual and multilingual education in Macau • Language attitudes and language choice in education • Multilingualism and language learning outcome • Macau as a hub for the promotion of Portuguese language in Asia • Internationalization of education Part IV: Language, Culture and Identity • Language attitudes and language choice • Language attitudes and cultural identity • Language use and identity construction • Postcolonial perspectives in Macau literature Part V: Language in Media and Business • Language use in media communication in Macau • Chinese, Portuguese, English and multilingual press • Media as a platform for language promotion At the invitation of Springer, the editors are welcoming chapter proposals (Abstracts) as part of developing a new book project. Your chapter proposal should include: • Title and subtitle • Abstract (up to 300 words) + Keywords (up to 6) • Short biography (up to 150 words)

Kindly send your proposal to [email protected].

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
Discipline of Linguistics
General Linguistics
Sociolinguistics
Writing Systems