Mapping the contours of human languages
Published on GoGeomatics.
The geospatially-inclined might not typically think of linguistics as within their purview. However, approaching human language from a geographical perspective can be both practical and fascinating.
The term geolinguistics refers to the use of maps in linguistic research. This might include the distribution, diversity, evolution, and dynamics of languages. Although the field has been of interest primarily to linguistic researchers, it opens up opportunities for the broader geospatial community to engage in original, interdisciplinary work.