Session 2 Writing systems

The study of how symbols in a language represent sounds is called ________. (hint: it starts with O)

Which of the following is not considered an English spelling problem?

• Silent letters in words like "knife"

• One sound being represented by different letters, like "all" and "awe"

• Two letters representing a single sound, like "sh"

• Every letter representing only one single sound

In which of the following words is the letter <b> silent?

• lamb

• subtle

• substance

• club

Using our slides as reference, which 2 types of writing system could potentially represent the English word "tea" with only 1 symbol?

• Alphabetic

• Logographic

• Syllabic

• Phonetic

What is the main focus of "Linguistic Landscape" studies?

• Grammar structures in different languages

• The visibility of written languages in public spaces

• How spoken languages differ in various regions

• The evolution of language families in the whole world

The English word pair "read" (/rɛd/) and "read" (/riːd/) is an example of ________.

• Homographs

• Homophones

• Homosapiens

• Homonyms

Are you planning on adding some special writings to your conlang?

(It can simply be a concept draft, e.g., a couple of symbols with explanations)

If so, see: https://neography.info/

• Yes, plz

• I'm sitting on the fence

• No, thx

https://www.languagesquad.com/

Try this game out (both Audio & Alphabet)

Reflect on how performance and overall experience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sUUWyo4RZQ

Watch the video and take notes (minimum 3 facts).

Write a short paragraph in response to at least one of the following questions:

1 How can using a platform like GeoGuessr help in studying the "Linguistic Landscape" of a particular region?

• 2 Discuss the potential benefits of exploring written languages in public spaces.

• 3 How might understanding the linguistic landscape of a region provide insights into its social, cultural, or political dynamics?

• (hint: multilingualism, language dominance, or cultural heritage)