FEF (eng)

The F|E|F focuses on applied linguistics and social research. It is a registered profit body established to provide unified coordination for various research initiatives in sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, language planning and policy, geolinguistics and GIS, historical-comparative linguistics, terminology, lifelong language education, psycholinguistics, dialectology, lexicography, and computational linguistics. These research activities have been conducted by its members since 1995 under the name Centre d’Études Linguistiques pour l’Europe. The activities of F|E|F primarily centre on linguistic, geographic, and social research, with a focus on the development of theoretical database systems and the organisation of linguistic investigations in multilingual territories. These are conducted with particular attention to the social and ideological contexts in which they occur, often aiming to develop strategies for effective language promotion or equitable language planning policies for majority populations, minorities and migrants, with an emphasis on educational advancements. The comparison of diverse contemporary and historical European linguistic and cultural realities forms the core of F|E|F’s methodology.

F|E|F’s scientific expertise in historical linguistics, geolinguistics, and, in particular, GIS (Geographical Information Systems), is a significant aspect of its approach to analysing the linguistic landscapes of various regions worldwide. Notable contributions include the geolinguistic treatment of large-scale European sociolinguistic surveys, the cartographic representation of South and Central American languages, and extensive work with linguistic and sociolinguistic atlases in Europe.

While maintaining a rigorous scientific approach and a heuristic methodology to uncover political, social, and psychological realities, F|E|F’s activities are dedicated to advancing social and political ideals, including equality, social rights, cultural and linguistic rights, minority rights, multilingualism, multi-ethnicity, and sustainable development. The Centre employs permanent staff and can engage specialised personnel for specific projects. Since 2019, it has also offered internships to students of language and linguistics.

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