FOREIGNISMS IN THE LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPE OF THE HISTORIC CENTER OF SÃO LUÍS

Abstract

The objective of this article is the random analysis of foreignism present in the Historical Center of São Luís do Maranhão, in order to identify the existing influence within the sociocultural context mentioned. Language, whether verbal, visual or verbal-visual, is present in all environments in which we place and become, for this reason, linguistic landscapes that do not present themselves in a neutral or arbitrary way, but are full of symbolic values. As a result of this exhibition, the subjects involved in toponymy actively participate in the construction and meaning of this discourse present in public spaces (even when private), interacting in the interpretation and acceptance of the choices made. The question of choice is relevant, because it interacts for what could have been done and was not, thus showing the possibility and construction of shadow texts (choices and possibilities). The results of the analyses show that the choices made in the linguistic context deal with socio-historical and cultural contexts, so the context of choice acquires meaning from the context producer, the author or responsible for linguistic production, which is not subservient, but ideologically and politically responsible.