Language and Community Dynamics Quiz

Diglossia = Functional distribution of languages in a society Bilingualism = Stable use of two languages in a community Code-switching = Switching between languages or dialects within a conversation Standard variety = Accepted and widely used form of a language

Children taught exclusively in standard language = Diglossic situation Regional or social variety considered 'corrupt' or 'bad' = Identity and power issues Teaching various uses of the standard language = Standard variety instruction Constantly informed about the unacceptability of their variety = Solidarity challenges

Power in language context = Influence and control over linguistic norms Solidarity in language context = Unity and shared identity through language use Identity in language context = Sense of belonging and self-perception through language Standard variety in language context = Accepted and prestigious form of a language

Frequent code-switching in Guadeloupe = Challenges diglossia paradigm Stable bilingualism in non-diglossic contexts = Contradicts traditional diglossia claims Non-diglossic examples of bilingualism = Expands narrow diglossia concept Lack of functional distribution of languages in Caribbean French-based creoles = Contradicts assumed diglossic relationship

Diglossia as a concept = Limited applicability to specific social situations Bilingualism as stable use of two languages = Challenge to traditional diglossia claims Code-switching as a linguistic phenomenon = Switching between languages or dialects within a community Standard variety as accepted form of language = Widely used and prestigious form of a language