Linguistic Landscape

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

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?

Multimodal, semiotic, and other visual and oral elements Signup and view all the answers

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

A more inclusive language policy 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?

Language Valuation Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'pluralingualism' refer to?

The repertoire of varieties of language which many individuals use Signup and view all the answers

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

Bilingualism Signup and view all the answers

In multilingual areas, what can be observed?

A mix of monolingual and plurilingual individuals Signup and view all the answers

What is often implied by multilingualism?

The existence of 'valued' and 'non-valued' languages Signup and view all the answers

In which regions of the Roman Empire was multilingualism common?

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

In monolingual societies, what is multilingualism often seen as?

A challenge to normality Signup and view all the answers

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

A 'relaxed and non-controversial multilingualism' Signup and view all the answers

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

Latin-Greek bilingualism Signup and view all the answers

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

Without the help of language teachers and interactive whiteboards Signup and view all the answers

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

They are less valued Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of promoting monolingualism by dominant groups?

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

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

Recognition of only one language for legal and official purposes Signup and view all the answers