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Linguistic Landscape
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Theoretical Frameworks and Evolution
The concept gained academic traction in the late 1990s, evolving from earlier studies of sociolinguistics and language contact. The foundational model posits that LL reflects three primary dimensions: ownership (who controls the script production), function (the purpose of the message, e.g., informational vs. commercial), and linguistic choice (which languages are s… -
Linguistic Landscape
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Official Signage pertains to governmental or public infrastructure mandates. This includes street names, public transportation directions, and official notices. In jurisdictions with official bilingualism, the arrangement of the scripts (top/bottom, left/right) often signals which language holds greater…
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Linguistic Landscape
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Language Contact and Substrate Effects
LL is a powerful indicator of historical language contact. When a dominant language overtakes a substrate language, remnants of the older tongue often persist in the LL where immediate replacement is costly or culturally sensitive, such as in placenames.
In Anatolia, for example, the prevalence of certain [nominal suffixes](/entries/nomin… -
Linguistic Landscape
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Methodological Considerations
Analyzing LL requires rigorous sampling methodologies to avoid observer bias. Standard practice involves conducting transects—systematic walks through defined zones—and recording every visible written utterance. Tools used in LL analysis must account for the "depth" of the script, measured as the number of graphemes required to convey the…