Research on Multilingual Crisis Communication for Linguistic Minorities：A Review of Multilingual Crisis Communication: Insights from China

Journal of Language Situation and Language Service

JLSLS, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2025, pp.119-125.

Print ISSN: 3078-3755; Online ISSN: 3104-5065

Journal homepage: https://www.lslsjournal.com

DOI：Https://doi.org/10.64058/JLSLS.25.1.11

面向语言少数群体的多语危机沟通研究

——《多语危机沟通：中国智慧》评介

曹友谊（Cao Youyi）

摘要： Multilingual Crisis Communication: Insights from China（《多语危机沟通：中国智慧》）是首部以中国社会为背景，关注语言少数群体多语危机沟通问题的学术著作。该书提出多语危机沟通研究的多语转向、多模态转向和包容性转向，创新了该领域的理论框架。基于这一框架，研究者们通过民族志研究方法，探讨少数民族群体、外籍群体和弱势群体在危机沟通中的挑战与行动，剖析背后深层次的社会结构性问题，并提出针对性的策略和建议。作为该领域的前沿成果，该书通过创新性的理论探索和丰富的实证案例，为全球语言少数群体应对危机沟通、构建包容型社会、促进社会正义贡献了中国智慧。

关键词：多语危机沟通；语言少数群体；能动性；沟通正义

作者简介：曹友谊，天门职业学院公共课部助教，中南财经政法大学2020级硕士研究生，研究方向：语言政策与规划。电邮：caoyouyi1234@163.com。

Title: Research on Multilingual Crisis Communication for Linguistic Minorities：A Review of Multilingual Crisis Communication: Insights from China

Abstract: Multilingual Crisis Communication: Insights from China is the first academic mon­ograph to focus on multilingual crisis communication of linguistic minorities in the context of China. The book proposes three “turns” for multilingual crisis communication studies: multi­lingual, multimodal and inclusive turns, which innovate the theoretical framework of this field. Based on this framework, researchers adopt ethnographic methods to investigate the challeng­es faced and actions taken by ethnic minorities, foreign migrants and other vulnerable popula­tions during crises. Researchers further analyze the deep-rooted structural vulnerabilities un­derlying these challenges and provide recommendations and solutions. As a cutting-edge achievement in this field, the book combines theoretical innovations with rich empirical re­search. It contributes Chinese perspectives and wisdom to global efforts in multilingual crisis communication, the building of inclusive societies and the promotion of social justice.

Keywords: multilingual crisis communication; China; linguistic minorities; agency; commu­nication justice

Author Biography: Cao Youyi, Teaching Assistant at Tianmen Vocational College,  Master's student of Zhongnan University of Economics and Law. Research interests: language policy and planning. E-mail: caoyouyi1234@163.com.

 Received: 6 May 2025 / Revised: 24 May 2025 / Accepted: 22 Jun 2025 / Published online: 30 Jun 2025 / Print published: 30 Jun 2025.