Podcast
Questions and Answers
What field of study is linguistic landscape research often considered a subfield of?
What field of study is linguistic landscape research often considered a subfield of?
- Phonetics and language acquisition
- Grammar and language history
- Psycholinguistics and language education
- Sociolinguistics and language policy (correct)
What is a common feature of linguistic landscapes in urban centers?
What is a common feature of linguistic landscapes in urban centers?
- A mix of two or more languages (correct)
- A single dominant language
- Only ancient language signs
- No language signs at all
What is a notable difference between linguistic landscapes of the past and present?
What is a notable difference between linguistic landscapes of the past and present?
- Only English signs in the past
- No international brand names in the past
- Fewer linguistic signs in the past (correct)
- More linguistic signs in the past
What has contributed to the spread of multilingualism in linguistic landscapes?
What has contributed to the spread of multilingualism in linguistic landscapes?
What is a challenge in studying linguistic landscapes?
What is a challenge in studying linguistic landscapes?
What can be inferred about linguistic identity in urban areas?
What can be inferred about linguistic identity in urban areas?
What has the study of verbal signs in public spaces proved to be over the past 40 years?
What has the study of verbal signs in public spaces proved to be over the past 40 years?
What do linguistic landscape items often perpetuate?
What do linguistic landscape items often perpetuate?
What is a common action taken by language activists in minority regions of Europe?
What is a common action taken by language activists in minority regions of Europe?
What is the focus of the research by Gorter and Cenoz (2008)?
What is the focus of the research by Gorter and Cenoz (2008)?
What can parts of the linguistic landscape influence in second language learners?
What can parts of the linguistic landscape influence in second language learners?
Where can the ideas of Gorter and Cenoz also be applied?
Where can the ideas of Gorter and Cenoz also be applied?
What is the main focus of linguistic landscapes research?
What is the main focus of linguistic landscapes research?
What is the term coined by Scollon and Scollon-Wong to describe their approach to linguistic landscapes?
What is the term coined by Scollon and Scollon-Wong to describe their approach to linguistic landscapes?
According to Scollon and Scollon-Wong, what can the language on a sign index?
According to Scollon and Scollon-Wong, what can the language on a sign index?
What is an example of how a sign in English may be used, according to Scollon and Scollon-Wong?
What is an example of how a sign in English may be used, according to Scollon and Scollon-Wong?
Who are some researchers who have built upon Scollon and Scollon-Wong's work?
Who are some researchers who have built upon Scollon and Scollon-Wong's work?
What is a characteristic of linguistic landscapes research, according to the text?
What is a characteristic of linguistic landscapes research, according to the text?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
