Research on Agency in Language Policy and Planning:Retrospect and Prospect
The research on agency in Language Policy and Planning(LPP)has emerged as one of pivotal topics in this field.This re-search delineates the evolutionary trajectory of research orientations and themes,shedding light on the shifts in perspectives on a-gency across four phases of LPP development:language as problem,language as right,language as ecology,and language as re-source.Researchers on agency in LPP primarily draw upon theoretical frameworks derived from sociocultural theory,language e-cology,complex dynamic systems theory,and realist social theory.Methodologically,researchers employ a comprehensive ap-proach,integrating qualitative research methods such as ethnography and discourse analysis,in conjunction with quantitative ana-lytical tools for thematic analysis and content analysis.The exploration within this domain encompasses multifaceted aspects,in-cluding the interaction between structure and agency,the agency of various agents in language education,the agency in language choice and language maintenance,and the agency in language landscapes.In the future,it is imperative to further expand the theoretical frameworks and research methodologies of agency in LPP,delve deeper into collective agency research,and broaden the scope and depth of agency research within the specific context of China.
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