Linguistic Landscape
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What is the term used to describe the visibility and salience of languages on public and commercial signs in a given territory or region?

  • Language Variety
  • Language Policy
  • Linguistic Landscape (correct)
  • Multilingualism
  • What is the main reason why it is hard to find a purely monolingual linguistic landscape in big cities today?

  • The rise of multilingual education
  • The increasing use of online communication
  • The spread of international brands and English language in non-English speaking countries (correct)
  • The decline of local languages
  • What term is used to describe a situation where multiple languages are used in a given place or region?

  • Multilingualism (correct)
  • Language Policy
  • Monolingualism
  • Language Variety
  • What is included in the study of linguistic landscape?

    <p>Multimodal, semiotic, and other visual and oral elements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the possible implication of a diverse linguistic landscape on language policy and education?

    <p>A more inclusive language policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the idea that one language is more valued or superior to others?

    <p>Language Valuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'pluralingualism' refer to?

    <p>The repertoire of varieties of language which many individuals use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the linguistic characteristic of Roman-Greek elites during the 5th century?

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

    In multilingual areas, what can be observed?

    <p>A mix of monolingual and plurilingual individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often implied by multilingualism?

    <p>The existence of 'valued' and 'non-valued' languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which regions of the Roman Empire was multilingualism common?

    <p>In regions where languages other than Latin or Greek were spoken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In monolingual societies, what is multilingualism often seen as?

    <p>A challenge to normality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the existence of memorial stones with multiple languages suggest?

    <p>A 'relaxed and non-controversial multilingualism'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to historical records, what type of bilingualism existed in Roman and Greek societies?

    <p>Latin-Greek bilingualism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did illiterate people across Europe learn Latin during the Roman Empire era?

    <p>Without the help of language teachers and interactive whiteboards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is often the case with minority languages and/or languages of immigrants?

    <p>They are less valued</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of promoting monolingualism by dominant groups?

    <p>A challenge to indigenous regional, local, immigrant minorities worldwide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common pattern of language recognition in countries across the world?

    <p>Recognition of only one language for legal and official purposes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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