Frédéric Lebaron explores linguistic capital in new CNRS book
Sociologist Frédéric Lebaron has published 'Le Capital Linguistique' with CNRS éditions, examining how linguistic skills function as social resources. The book distinguishes sociolinguistics from the sociology of language, tracing the latter's origins to Marcel Cohen's 1956 work. Lebaron, a professor at École Normale Supérieure Paris Saclay, addresses language hierarchy and English dominance in Francophone spaces, including anglicisms. The RFI podcast also features Adam Mots's performance 'La calebasse n'a pas de couvercle' at Institut français d'Abidjan on July 4.
Key facts
- Frédéric Lebaron published 'Le Capital Linguistique' with CNRS éditions.
- The book explores linguistic capital as socially valued resources.
- Lebaron distinguishes sociolinguistics from sociology of language.
- Marcel Cohen is cited as a pioneer with his 1956 work 'Pour une sociologie du langage'.
- The book addresses English dominance and anglicisms in Francophone spaces.
- Lebaron is a professor at École Normale Supérieure Paris Saclay.
- Adam Mots will perform 'La calebasse n'a pas de couvercle' on July 4 at Institut français d'Abidjan.
- The performance blends theatre, slam, poetry, and 'griotism'.
Entities
Artists
- Frédéric Lebaron
- Marcel Cohen
- Adam Mots
- Zaho
- Alonzo
- Magic System
Institutions
- CNRS éditions
- École Normale Supérieure Paris Saclay
- Institut français d'Abidjan
- RFI
Locations
- Abidjan
- Côte d'Ivoire