Multilingual Discourses of Water in Postcolonial Senegal

Multilingual Discourses of Water in Postcolonial Senegal, Volume 1, explores the intersection of language and ecology through a unique lens. Monika Christine Rohmer examines how water is conceptualized within the linguistic landscape of Senegal, where Wolof and French coexist in a complex postcolonial environment. This scholarly work in Language Arts & Disciplines moves beyond Eurocentric frameworks by analyzing how different languages shape the understanding of a vital natural resource. By studying the metaphors and discourses surrounding water, the text reveals how socioeconomic and cultural practices influence linguistic expression.

This volume provides a methodological framework for researchers specializing in ecolinguistics and critical discourse analysis. Through a comparative study of two languages, Multilingual Discourses of Water in Postcolonial Senegal, Volume 1, uncovers layers of meaning that monolingual studies often overlook. The research offers valuable insights into global water problems and provides tools for investigating language practices in diverse, multilingual contexts across the world.