Review of Studies on Language Landscape from the Perspective of International Chinese Language Education (2006—2025)

Abstract

Over the past two decades, the Linguistic Landscape (LL) has evolved from a sociolinguistic niche into a pivotal interdisciplinary field. From 2006 to 2025, research has progressed through three strategic stages: incipient exploration, nascent prosperity, and accelerated expansion. While domestic scholarship has established robust empirical foundations and academic cohorts, it remains characterized by theoretical transplantation, exhibiting a discernible lacuna in indigenous innovation. Within the framework of International Chinese Education (ICE), this paper asserts that the future research paradigm must pivot toward theoretical localization, methodological modernization, and practical integration. By synthesizing Chinese contextual nuances with global academic discourse, this trajectory aims to refine policy frameworks and offer a distinct analytical perspective to the global LL community, ultimately addressing the pragmatic demands of Chinese language pedagogy and intercultural communication.