Linguistisista
Linguistisista is a proposed interdisciplinary approach to the study of language that places everyday language use and social context at the center of analysis. It treats language as a living practice shaped by identity, power relations, technology, and culture, rather than as a fixed system to be described in isolation. The framework seeks to integrate linguistic description with sociocultural theory and data-driven methods to explain how languages and varieties emerge, change, and coexist within communities.
Origin and terminology: The term linguistisista blends “linguistics” with the -ista suffix implying a school of
Core concepts and methods: Linguistisista emphasizes language as social action, code-switching, multilingual repertoires, and digital communication
Reception and impact: As a relatively new or hypothetical framework, linguistisista is discussed mainly in theoretical