NOTICE OF THESIS EXAM CARLA STEVIA NGAMELUBUN 202100010014

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NOTICE OF THESIS EXAM

CARLA STEVIA NGAMELUBUN

202100010014

 

JANUARY 8, 2025, 1:00 PM

Building C, Room 706

 

Adviser           : Dr. Anna Marietta da Silva

 

Examiners     : Dr. Luciana, M.Ed. & Dr. Engliana

 

Title

ENGLISH AS A GLOBAL LANGUAGE: A CASE STUDY OF LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE AT ATMA JAYA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY

Abstract

English, widely considered a global language, plays a significant role in contemporary public spaces, including university campuses. This study investigates the characteristics of multilingual signs, specifically those incorporating English, at Atma Jaya Catholic University. Drawing upon the frameworks of Gorter and Cenoz (2015) and Troyer (2023), this qualitative study utilizes photographic records to analyze the observed signage. The study addresses two key research questions: 1) What are the characteristics of multilingual signs at Atma Jaya Catholic University? and 2) What do these multilingual signs symbolize? Findings reveal that English and Indonesian are predominantly displayed in two forms: direct translation and language mixing/blending. These linguistic strategies complement each other to effectively convey information to diverse audiences. Furthermore, the study demonstrates that the majority of signs serve interactive and educational functions within the campus environment. This research contributes to a nuanced understanding of multilingualism within the context of the linguistic landscape, emphasizing the importance of recognizing English as one language among many within a multilingual repertoire, while also acknowledging the broader concept of multilingualism that values and utilizes all languages equally.

 

Keywords: English, multilingualism, linguistic landscape