The North American Research Network in Historical Sociolinguistics (NARNiHS) strengthens and promotes the study of historical sociolinguistics in North America.<\/p>\n
We understand historical sociolinguistics to be the application\/development of sociolinguistic theories, models, and methods for the study of historical language variation and change over time, or more broadly, the study of the interaction of language and society in historical periods and from historical perspectives. Thus, a wide range of linguistic areas, subdisciplines, and methodologies easily find their place within the field.<\/p>\n
NARNiHS provides a North American forum for all scholars interested in historical sociolinguistic and works to: Additionally, NARNiHS seeks to facilitate exchange between linguists, historians, archivists, and other researchers collecting, cataloging, and curating language-related historical data with the hopes of working toward consistent, collaborative methods for storage, access, and analysis of this data across wide networks of scholars and organizations.<\/p>\n \u25cf To become a NARNiHS member, see our Membership<\/a> information page. The North American Research Network in Historical Sociolinguistics (NARNiHS) strengthens and promotes the study of historical sociolinguistics in North America. We understand historical sociolinguistics to be the application\/development of sociolinguistic theories, models, and methods for the study of historical language variation and change over time, or more broadly, the study of the interaction of language … <\/p>\n
\u25cf give the field an active professional presence in the landscape of North American linguistics.
\u25cf provide opportunities for North American linguists working in the field to come together.
\u25cf serve as a reference for the type of work done in the field and thus help draw together a community of North American practitioners.
\u25cf help to shape the field as it matures beyond its disciplinary adolescence.
\u25cf nurture and promote the next generation of scholars in historical sociolinguistics.
\u25cf be an identifiable locus for North American colleagues from other disciplines to discover and join in the work of historical sociolinguistics.
\u25cf be a conduit for professional ties with the Historical Sociolinguistics Network (HiSoN)<\/a> and other organizations thereby facilitating international connections and collaborations for North American historical sociolinguists.<\/p>\n
\u25cf To keep up with NARNiHS initiatives\/activities, follow our Twitter feed @NARNiHS<\/a>.
\u25cf To contact NARNiHS directly, write to us at NARNiHistSoc@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"