Linguistic Landscape and Language Policy

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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?

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?

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?

The spread of English in non-English speaking countries (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge in studying linguistic landscapes?

Reading all the signs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about linguistic identity in urban areas?

It is complex and influenced by multiple languages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What has the study of verbal signs in public spaces proved to be over the past 40 years?

A tool for exploring and characterizing the multiliterate ecology of cities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What do linguistic landscape items often perpetuate?

Ideologies and the status of certain languages (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common action taken by language activists in minority regions of Europe?

Painting over signs with the wrong names (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the research by Gorter and Cenoz (2008)?

The role of linguistic landscapes as an additional source of language input in SLA (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can parts of the linguistic landscape influence in second language learners?

Their perception of the status of languages and their linguistic behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where can the ideas of Gorter and Cenoz also be applied?

In a school context (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of linguistic landscapes research?

Analyzing language choices, hierarchies, and regulations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term coined by Scollon and Scollon-Wong to describe their approach to linguistic landscapes?

Geosemiotics (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Scollon and Scollon-Wong, what can the language on a sign index?

The geopolitical location of the community (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of how a sign in English may be used, according to Scollon and Scollon-Wong?

To symbolize foreign taste and manners (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who are some researchers who have built upon Scollon and Scollon-Wong's work?

Taylor-Leech and Blommaert (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of linguistic landscapes research, according to the text?

It examines the social meaning of signs and discourses (C) Signup and view all the answers