Mapping the linguistic landscape of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area (MAPHEL)

2020–2023 / Funded by the Emil Aaltonen Foundation

Background

The population of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area, comprised of Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen and Vantaa, is becoming increasingly diverse in terms of language, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, location, mobility, and access to labour market and housing.

Understanding this diversity must involve a comprehensive account of which languages the residents use and for what purposes, where and when, because these factors contribute to the formation of identity among both individuals and groups. This helps alleviate risks of increasing inequality, segregation and social disintegration.

Goals

Project members

Tuomo Hiippala (principal investigator)

Hanna-Mari Pienimäki (post-doctoral researcher)

Tuomas Väisänen (doctoral researcher)

Publications

For an up-to-date list of publications and other research outputs, see the University of Helsinki research portal.

Information on privacy policy and data collection / Tietoa henkilötietojen käsittelystä

Click here to view our privacy policy. Löydät tietosuojaselosteemme tämän linkin takaa.