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4. Linguascapes and Sociolinguistic Diversity: The role of
English and other languages in the local language practices
of young musicians in Mongolia is understood as
"linguascapes," adding new levels of analysis to common
approaches to sociolinguistics of globalization. This notion
offers researchers complex perspectives of linguistic
diversity in the increasingly globalized world, emphasizing
the importance of understanding linguistic and cultural
complexities in the context of media and globalization 87.

In summary, the globalization of language, media, and culture is a
dynamic process influenced by the dominance of English, the
cultural influence of media, the impact on non-English languages,
and the complexities of sociolinguistic diversity in a globalized
world.

B. The impact of media discourse on cultural homogenization
and local identity preservation

The impact of media discourse on cultural homogenization and
local identity preservation is a complex and contested issue,
influenced by globalization, power dynamics, and the interplay
of global and local cultures. Here are some key insights drawn
from the provided sources:
1. Cultural Homogenization and Global Media Influence:
a. Cultural homogenization, driven by global media and
the dominance of Western cultural industries, has been
critiqued as eroding national identity and local cultures.
The spread of Western (American) culture, often
referred to as McDonaldization, coca-colonization,
Americanization, or Westernization, has been criticized
as a form of cultural imperialism and neo-
colonialism 88.
b. The impact of global media on cultural homogenization
is often viewed pessimistically, with concerns about the
standardization of global culture and the destruction of