EPM W8 Online Activity

Which of the following is NOT a feature of language policy?

• Can be unconscious preferences

• Only directed at government level

• Can be negative or positive

• As old as language

Which of the following is an example of status planning?

• Creating new vocabulary

• Recognizing a language as official

• Developing literacy programs

• Standardizing spelling

What is the purpose of language planning?

• To reduce linguistic diversity

• To meet sociopolitical needs

• To promote a single language

• To eliminate dialects

What is the goal of evaluation and feedback in language planning?

• To create new policies

• To determine progress of planning efforts

• To establish new languages

• To eliminate ineffective strategies

What is the focus of skill/concept level tasks in language policy?

• Simple recall of facts

• Strategic planning

• Application of skills and concepts

• Complex reasoning

What does the term 'language shift' refer to in education policy?

• Changing the medium of instruction

• Promoting bilingual education

• Encouraging language maintenance

• Eliminating vernacular languages

What is the main focus of strategic thinking in language planning?

• Memorization of facts

• Basic application of concepts

• Reasoning and planning

• Simple recall of information

What is the role of institutions in language policy development?

• Bottom-up approach

• Top-down approach

• Community engagement

• Only government involvement

What is the focus of discourse planning?

• Creating new vocabulary

• Shaping mental states and beliefs

• Influencing language syntax

• Standardizing language use

What is the final stage of language planning?

• Evaluation and feedback

• Implementation

• Needs analysis

• Standardization