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?

    <p>The spread of English in non-English speaking countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a challenge in studying linguistic landscapes?

    <p>Reading all the signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about linguistic identity in urban areas?

    <p>It is complex and influenced by multiple languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A tool for exploring and characterizing the multiliterate ecology of cities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do linguistic landscape items often perpetuate?

    <p>Ideologies and the status of certain languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Painting over signs with the wrong names</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The role of linguistic landscapes as an additional source of language input in SLA</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Their perception of the status of languages and their linguistic behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>In a school context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of linguistic landscapes research?

    <p>Analyzing language choices, hierarchies, and regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Geosemiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The geopolitical location of the community</p> 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?

    <p>To symbolize foreign taste and manners</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Taylor-Leech and Blommaert</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It examines the social meaning of signs and discourses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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