Linguistic landscape of Dhaka city: an exploratory study
Date
2023-06
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BRAC University
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.
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Cataloged from the PDF version of thesis.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 26-32).
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.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 26-32).
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.
Keywords
Dhaka city, English language, Linguistic landscape, Sociolinguistics