Critical Discourse and Sociolinguistic Approaches to Migration and Freedom of Movement

This volume explores how linguistic narratives of migration, citizenship, and freedom of movement expose the tensions between legal frameworks and lived experiences.

This book provides a dynamic exploration of alternative migration narratives across the EU, promoting awareness of freedom of movement, European values, and citizenship rights. It brings together personal stories and innovative educational practices to challenge racism and discrimination, strengthen European identity, and inspire active engagement with the core ideals of the EU project. In Part I, contributors critically examine how migration is framed in public narratives, including media hate speech, xenophobic online discourse, political speeches, and the spread of disinformation. Part II introduces the Freedom of Movement Project (FOM@Play), offering a deep dive into private narratives of migration, personal stories of mobility, and the construction of European identities. Part III applies these insights to education, showcasing innovative approaches to citizenship and values education within European higher education.

This book will be of interest to students in, Language and Communication, Multilingualism, Sociolinguistics, Language and Law, Migration Studies, as well as students and scholars across Social Science, Clinical Psychology, and policymaking.