Haugen's Model of Language Standardization
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What is the main purpose of standardisation according to Haugen’s model?

  • To promote all regional dialects
  • To eliminate language variability
  • To establish linguistic agencies
  • To elevate one variety as the standard (correct)

What does 'acceptance' refer to in the context of Haugen’s model?

  • Acceptance of dialect stigmatization
  • Acceptance of the selected variety norms (correct)
  • Acceptance of language variability
  • Acceptance of multiple standards

Which institutions play a role in promoting and establishing the norms of the selected variety according to Haugen’s model?

  • Legal institutions and healthcare facilities
  • Media companies and technology firms
  • Religious organizations and cultural establishments
  • Government agencies and schools (correct)

What is meant by 'codification' in the context of standard languages?

<p>Formulating rules of grammar and use (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Haugen’s model, what is involved in the implementation dimension of standard languages?

<p>Enforcing the norms of the selected variety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Haugen’s model view the standard language in comparison to other varieties?

<p>As mere dialects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Haugen’s model, what tends to happen to regional dialects in relation to the standard language?

<p>They become stigmatized as lesser forms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'spread' as mentioned in Haugen's model?

<p>Promotion and widespread acceptance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Haugen's model, what is done through institutions such as schools and ministries?

<p>Promoting and establishing norms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is involved in establishing standard languages according to Haugen's model?

<p>Elevating one variety as standard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main requirement for a variety to be considered standard?

<p>Frequent public use (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the process of standardization, according to Haugen’s model, involve?

<p>Selecting from different regional dialects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the characteristics commonly featured by standard languages?

<p>Constitutional (legal) status (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary impact of making one language variety a standard language, according to the text?

<p>Depriving other varieties of gaining position in various domains (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'educated speech' refer to in the context of standard languages?

<p>Speech with standardized pronunciation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of standardisation according to Haugen's model?

<p>To elevate one variety to the status of the standard (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Haugen’s model, what is involved in the implementation dimension of standard languages?

<p>Formulating norms and rules of grammar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'acceptance' refer to in the context of Haugen’s model?

<p>Establishing and enforcing norms of the selected variety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tends to happen to regional dialects in relation to the standard language according to Haugen’s model?

<p>They tend to get stigmatised as lesser forms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which institutions play a role in promoting and establishing the norms of the selected variety according to Haugen’s model?

<p>Schools, ministries, media, cultural establishments, etc. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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