The Impact of Virtual Language Landscape on Linguistic Diversity and Balance: Insights from Ecological Linguistics and Policy Implications
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https://doi.org/10.52152/3146Keywords:
ecolinguistics; Virtual language landscape; Linguistic diversity; Linguistic balanceAbstract
This study takes an ecological linguistic perspective to explore the impact of virtual language landscapes on linguistic diversity and balance. With the rapid development of digital technology, virtual space has become an important arena for human language communication.The language landscapes formed there have profoundly influenced the real language ecology. This study conducts a systematic analysis of virtual language landscapes to reveal the mechanisms by which they affect linguistic diversity and balance. Besides,it proposes strategic recommendations for maintaining the balance of virtual language ecology.
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