Language in the Caribbean Quiz
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What is the situation of language use in Guadeloupe, as reported by Managan (2003)?

  • Frequent code-switching and no diglossia (correct)
  • Occasional code-switching and diglossic language distribution
  • Stable bilingualism with diglossic language distribution
  • Strict adherence to diglossic language use
  • What challenge does stable bilingualism pose to the tenets of the diglossia paradigm?

  • It contradicts the claim of stable bilingualism being exclusive to diglossia (correct)
  • It supports the claim of stable bilingualism being exclusive to diglossia
  • It has no impact on the concept of diglossia
  • It reinforces the concept of diglossia
  • What is a narrow range of social situations where diglossia applies?

  • Stable bilingualism (correct)
  • Various examples of bilingualism
  • Language use in Guadeloupe
  • Frequent code-switching
  • In the theoretical construct provided in Exploration 4.2, what variety are children taught exclusively in?

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

    What issues are to be considered in the theoretical construct provided in Exploration 4.2?

    <p>'Power,' 'solidarity,' and 'identity'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of language use in Guadeloupe, what does Managan (2003) report regarding the relationship between French and French-based creoles?

    <p>Frequent code-switching and absence of functional distribution resembling diglossia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of the bilingualism observed in Guadeloupe, as reported by Managan (2003)?

    <p>Stable bilingualism challenging the tenets of the diglossia paradigm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Managan (2003) suggest about the concept of diglossia in relation to stable bilingualism?

    <p>It is a concept limited to a narrow range of social situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Exploration 4.2, what variety are children taught exclusively in?

    <p>'Standard' variety of the dominant language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issues are to be considered in the theoretical construct provided in Exploration 4.2?

    <p>'Power,' 'solidarity,' and 'identity'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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