Frontiers and trends in international research on ecolinguistics

Abstract

This study provides a critical review of international research on ecolinguistics (2000-2024) in the Scopus database. The findings reveal rapid progress in international research on ecolinguistics since 2017, with studies generally classified into three main strands: language ecology, ecolinguistic studies, and ecological education. Three key trends are identified: expanding research perspectives, evolving theoretical frameworks, and the integration of innovative research methods. To address global ecological crises, future research should adopt technology-driven methodologies, strengthen its practice-oriented approach, and ensure the practical application of its findings. These efforts will enhance the field's impact and further contribute to ecological protection and sustainable development. 本文对 Scopus 数据库 2000-2024 年间收录的生态语言学文献进行整理和分析。研究发现，国际生态语言学自 2017 年以来发展突飞猛进，研究热点主要集中在三个方面：语言生态研究、生态语言研究和生态教育研究。总体呈现三大趋势：研究视角日益多样；理论框架不断发展；研究方法与时俱进。未来国际生态语言学需要直面全球生态危机，充分采用技术驱动的研究方法，并强化实践导向，使其研究成果真正落地，从而不断扩大生态语言学的影响力，为生态保护和可持续发展贡献更大力量。