Language and Spirit : Exploring Languages, Religions and Spirituality in Australia Today

Shenouda Mansour

ISBN 10: 3030930661 / ISBN 13: 9783030930660

Published by Springer International Publishing, 2023

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Druck auf Anfrage Neuware - Printed after ordering - This edited book explores stories of linguistic and spiritual identity in the urban and rural Australian landscape. It is an innovative mix of thirty six personal narratives and eleven research studies, which together offer accounts of the intersection of languages, religion and spirituality in people's lives. Teachers of Indigenous languages speak of the critical connection between language revitalization, the spirituality of Country, and well-being. Both new and long-established diaspora individuals speak of the often complex but vital joint role of language and faith in belonging and heritage. The new dimension which the book brings to multilingualism is relevant to all complex global societies. Language and Spirit is ideal for both the general reader interested in community languages and interfaith issues, and academics in global intercultural studies and Applied Linguistics study wishing to gain a nuanced insight into the Language and Spirit intersection.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Language and Spirit : Exploring Languages, Religions and Spirituality in Australia Today
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3030930661
• ISBN 13: 9783030930660
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 210W x 148H x 25D millimeters 210 millimeters width by 148 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 590 grams

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Synopsis

​This edited book explores stories of linguistic and spiritual identity in the urban and rural Australian landscape. It is an innovative mix of thirty six personal narratives and eleven research studies, which together offer accounts of the intersection of languages, religion and spirituality in people’s lives. Teachers of Indigenous languages speak of the critical connection between language revitalization, the spirituality of Country, and well-being. Both new and long-established diaspora individuals speak of the often complex but vital joint role of language and faith in belonging and heritage. The new dimension which the book brings to multilingualism is relevant to all complex global societies. Language and Spirit is ideal for both the general reader interested in community languages and interfaith issues, and academics in global intercultural studies and Applied Linguistics study wishing to gain a nuanced insight into the Language and Spirit intersection. 

About the Author

Robyn Moloney is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University, Australia. Formerly a language teacher in schools she became a language teacher educator and researcher. Her many book and journal publications cover personal development in learners and teachers through language learning. She currently works in supporting teacher intercultural development.

Shenouda Mansour is a Priest of the Coptic Orthodox Church, Australia. His research has investigated attitudes to identity and language in a Coptic school. He is the General Secretary of NSW Ecumenical Council, a body which enables churches to deepen their Christian unity. He is the director of Coptic Orthodox Community Outreach Service and is a radio program producer. He has a passion for building a cohesive society through interfaith understanding and breaking barriers.