Communication Accommodation Theory

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According to Myers-Scotton's Markedness Model, what is the distinction that varies by situation in a given interaction?

The relative markedness of a code.

What is the primary motivation behind the Old Order Amish and Mennonite communities' language choices in the north-eastern United States?

To maintain a deliberate divergence from the outside world and to accommodate a necessity to keep contact with other people.

What is the term used to describe the phenomenon of switching between two or more languages or varieties in a single conversation or interaction?

Code-switching.

In the context of multilingual identity, what is the significance of language repertoire and code choices?

They play a crucial role in the creation, presentation, and re-creation of speaker identity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that influences the markedness of a code in a given interaction, according to Myers-Scotton's Markedness Model?

The situation or context of the interaction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the accommodation strategy employed by the Alsatian community in France, as described by Gardner-Chloros?

An effective neutral compromise between Standard French and Alsatian German. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of accommodation in speech, according to Speech Accommodation Theory?

To conform to the expectations of the listener and achieve social approval. Signup and view all the answers

In what way does Le Page (1997) describe the process of speech accommodation?

As a way of indexing and achieving solidarity with or dissociation from a conversational partner. Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of convergence behaviour, according to Giles and Coupland (1991)?

Divergence behaviour. Signup and view all the answers

How does speech accommodation relate to identity, according to Le Page (1997)?

Speech accommodation is a way of creating and expressing one's identity in relation to the interlocutor. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of accommodation in speech, according to Speech Accommodation Theory?

It is a way of achieving social approval and reducing differences between speakers. Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of accommodation highlight about the nature of language use?

That language use is a social act that involves both personal and social factors. Signup and view all the answers

According to the Markedness Model, what motivates speakers to switch between two distinct languages in spoken conversations?

Social motivations Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of code-switching in multilingual families, as observed in the study of a Malawian family living in the United States?

It is used to show opposition or deference, and to garner support from parents. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key principle of the social constructivist approach to understanding multilingual identities?

Identities are fluid, multiple, and culturally constructed. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of language contact, what is meant by 'stance-taking'?

Using language to position oneself vis-à-vis one's interlocutors in various ways. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of literary code-switching, as discussed in the text?

Poetry (Barnes, 2011) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relevance of macro-social categories, such as age, gender, and social class, in understanding multilingual discourse?

They influence language choice and social identity. Signup and view all the answers

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