Linguistic LandscapeLCD 205

Linguistic LandscapeLCD 205

Eymi Delgado

Kimberly Feldman

Stefania Pena

Eymi Delgado

Kimberly Feldman

Stefania Pena

Heubner’s ArticleHeubner’s Article Focus on the way different languages can be mixed in signs in

Bangkok. Sample: The researchers analyzed all signs in the target neighborhoods

in Bangkok. He says that English is known by many Thais in addition to foreigners

in Bangkok. Most signs contained Thai script, but most also had more than one

script too. Having English on a sign gives it more international flavor than just

having it in the local language.

Focus on the way different languages can be mixed in signs in Bangkok.

Sample: The researchers analyzed all signs in the target neighborhoods in Bangkok.

He says that English is known by many Thais in addition to foreigners in Bangkok.

Most signs contained Thai script, but most also had more than one script too.

Having English on a sign gives it more international flavor than just having it in the local language.

Welcome to Freeport, Long IslandWelcome to Freeport, Long Island More than 45,000 Long Islanders call Freeport home,

making this Village the second largest in the State of

New York.  

More than 45,000 Long Islanders call Freeport home, making this Village the second largest in the State of

New York.  

Research QuestionsResearch Questions

What languages other than English are used in public space in Freeport and how much of each is used?

How does the use of language in environmental print distinguish the north central part (Main Street) of Freeport from the south central part (Atlantic Ave.)?

What languages other than English are used in public space in Freeport and how much of each is used?

How does the use of language in environmental print distinguish the north central part (Main Street) of Freeport from the south central part (Atlantic Ave.)?

North Side (Main Street)

South Side (Atlantic Avenue)

DemographicsDemographics

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White Black Hispanic Asian

20002005

SocioeconomicsSocioeconomics

Less than $25,000

$25,000-49,999

$50,000-99,999

$100,000-149,999

150,000 or more

15.7% 21.6 34.5 18.4 9.8

Main StreetNorth Side of Freeport

All office buildings had Spanish Speakers available on the North side

Comparison

North Side South Side

Comparison

North Side South Side

Comparison

North Side South Side

Habla español?

South Side Freeport

FindingsFindings This Linguistic landscape highlights the

importance and influence of Spanish as a minority language in North Central Freeport, particularly in shop signs.

The linguistic diversity in this project shows the nature of language usage in print for the North side vs. the South side of central Freeport.

It also shows the differences in inhabitants and the consumers from those areas

This Linguistic landscape highlights the importance and influence of Spanish as a minority language in North Central Freeport, particularly in shop signs.

The linguistic diversity in this project shows the nature of language usage in print for the North side vs. the South side of central Freeport.

It also shows the differences in inhabitants and the consumers from those areas