Mapping the itineraries of semiotic artefacts in the linguistic landscape of protest: The case of shields in Venezuela

Abstract This study explores the emergence and developments through time of a semiotic artefact, shield, used by demonstrators in violent anti-government protests contemporary Venezuela. Drawing on concept discourse itineraries (Scollon 2008), material transformations this artefact underwent are mapped various protest cycles, whilst considering enrichment century-long traditions shields that inform functions they play within current day itineraries. The concludes discussing advantages using for understanding moments life cycle artefacts linguistic landscape outlines future opportunities to expand analysis beyond Venezuelan case. (Linguistic protest, itineraries, shields, Venezuela)*