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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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