Examining city image construction through the lens of linguistic soundscape: a case analysis of Shenzhen
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The study examined the role of linguistic soundscape in constructing city image. Previous studies paid inadequate attention to linguistic soundscape, an important branch of linguistic landscape. The authors applied the theory of City Identity System (CIS) and selected Shenzhen, the third wealthiest city in China, to discuss how linguistic soundscape in public space may shape people’s perceptions of a city. The public address announcements in the major metro stations, airport, and ferry terminal of Shenzhen were recorded and analysed based on their language pattern, functions, and gender of voice. It was concluded that despite issues such as an imbalance between informative and symbolic functions, the linguistic soundscape of Shenzhen generally exhibited positive influence and promising potential in the construction of city image.
Source: Landscape Research
Authors: Ruilin Zheng, Jing Luo, Shangguo Lu
Institutions: Jinan University, City University of Hong Kong
Language: English
Subfield: Linguistics and Language
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4392371935