| Three studies of Anglo-Americans (one telephone survey and two studies with student participants) assess support for the limitation of use, promotion and salience of minority languages in institutional settings (schools, workplace, and government) based on perceptions of changing language group vitality. Also, the research investigates the relationship between support for English-only initiatives and initiatives related to the limitation of immigration, services to immigrants, and efforts to provide opportunities to minorities through affirmative action. The influence of demographic markers (age, level of education, and profession), multicultural experiences, and media discussion of vitality issues on support for English-only initiatives and associated policies is assessed.{09}This investigation tests theoretical constructs (linguistic vitality and landscape) never previously applied in the United States. |
