Language Ideology

How does a multilingual person decide which language to use when speaking with friends, at work, and at home?

• They choose one language and use it in all aspects of their life.

• They switch between their languages based on the context, such as work environment, social setting, or family.

• They strictly use each of their languages in separate settings, never mixing them for any reason.

• They are perfectly fluent and use all their languages interchangeably in every situation.

What does the term "Monoglossia" mean?

• The use of multiple languages in a given context dependent on learner variables

• The view of language as an autonomous skill that functions independently from the context in which it is used

• The study of monolingual individuals relation to their cultural context

• The comparison of language skills among individuals

Pop Quiz! In the world of monoglossic ideologies, how is language viewed?

• As a shapeshifter, morphing with every new context

• As a standalone, independent entity with clear boundaries

• As a playbook, written and rewritten through social banter

• As a minor detail in the tapestry of culture

Imagine you're at an international conference with languages like Swahili, French, Spanish, and English swirling around you. In a monoglossic view, how are these languages perceived?

• As universal and interchangeable, perfect for any talk or debate

• As distinct stars in the linguistic galaxy, each shining with its own cultural and national identity

• As dialects of a single global language, making the need for translation vanish

• As mere backdrops to the rich cultural expressions and traditions they carry

Guess what? In the world of monoglossic ideologies, there's an ideal vision of language. What do you think it is?

• A language neatly packaged with its own unique features, almost like a "thing" you can hold

• A language that's always on the move, changing and adapting

• A language that's the talk of the town, spoken by the majority

• A language that's all about the spoken word, with no written form in sight

In a typical English-speaking country, who is often considered the benchmark for the correct use of English in monoglossic ideologies?

• Children in primary schools learning English

• Native English speakers

• English professors and linguists

• Non-native speakers who have mastered English

What's the superpower of bilinguals according to monoglossic ideologies?

• They can whip up a brand new language by mixing two together!

• They're like two monolinguals packed into one, flipping the language switch at will!

• They're seen as not quite hitting the mark in either language, compared to monolinguals.

• They serve as the ultimate cultural ambassadors, bridging two languages!

What does the term "Heteroglossia" refer to?

• A) A single variation of language within a given language

• B) Different variations of language co-existing within a given language

• C) The study of animal communication

• D) A historical study of language development

In the context of global communication, Standard English is not considered to be which of the following?

• A) A convenience

• B) Superior to other varieties

• C) Universal

• D) Natural and not invented

Which of the following best describes Standard English?

• A) Uniform

• B) More logical or grammatical

• C) An idealized norm

• D) Unchanging