Sara Brennan

Sara Brennan is a Lecturer at the University of Toulouse 1 Capitole, affiliated with the Department of Languages and Civilizations and the Centre for Anglophone Studies (CAS). She teaches Specialized English in law, economics, and management.

Her research focuses on sociolinguistics, particularly the commodification of language, linguistic revitalization, and the political economy of language. Key areas include Irish Gaelic and Occitan, with an emphasis on new speakers, language ownership, and the role of minority languages in cultural and economic contexts.

The recent publications of Sara Brennan reflect a strong trend in critical sociolinguistics, examining how minority languages like Irish and Occitan are mobilized in economic, cultural, and political spaces. Her work spans ethnographic studies, discourse analysis, and praxematic approaches, often exploring the tensions between authenticity, commodification, and revitalization. She frequently collaborates with scholars such as Bernadette O'Rourke and James Costa.

Selected Scientific Contributions:

• Research on the commercialization of Irish as a business resource.
• Studies on the sociolinguistic status of Occitan and its relationship to territory.
• Analysis of language policy in business and workplace multilingualism.
• Book reviews on language revitalization in Gaelic Scotland and language policy in corporate environments.

She has not listed any students or awards in the provided materials. Her work is actively published and indexed in HAL, indicating ongoing scholarly engagement.