Linguistic landscape of Dhaka city: an exploratory study

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2023-06
Publisher
Brac University
Author
Tasnim, Nazifa
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http://hdl.handle.net/10361/23610
Abstract
The study showcases the present condition of Dhaka city’s Linguistic Landscape. It is the written language in textual format on the visible signboards, billboards, nameplates even on the shop windows which are meant for the public. This study intends to unveil the languages used on the capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka city’s linguistic landscape and why is English language receiving priority over the national language, Bangla by analyzing 513 signboards and interviewing 30 shop owners/keepers.
Keywords
Dhaka city; English language; Linguistic landscape; Sociolinguistics
 
LC Subject Headings
Language and culture; English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers; Sociolinguistics--Bangladesh
 
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This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, 2023.
 
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 26-32).
Department
Brac Institutes of Languages
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