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Which scale focuses primarily on the nature of participant relationships?
Which scale focuses primarily on the nature of participant relationships?
- Status scale
- Formality scale
- Social distance (correct)
- Interaction type
What is a primary focus of macro-level acquisition planning activities?
What is a primary focus of macro-level acquisition planning activities?
- Promotion of specific dialects within a community
- Individual language learning strategies
- Assessment of language proficiency in schools
- National or regional language policies and frameworks (correct)
What does the formality scale relate to?
What does the formality scale relate to?
- The setting or type of interaction (correct)
- The emotional connection between participants
- The importance of status
- The time of interaction
How do members of monolingual speech communities use linguistic diversity?
How do members of monolingual speech communities use linguistic diversity?
Which scale would be most concerned with the hierarchy and roles among participants?
Which scale would be most concerned with the hierarchy and roles among participants?
What purpose do multilingual individuals serve by using different languages?
What purpose do multilingual individuals serve by using different languages?
Which of the following scales would likely assess the emotional closeness between people?
Which of the following scales would likely assess the emotional closeness between people?
Which of the following aspects is NOT related to the constructs of identity mentioned in the content?
Which of the following aspects is NOT related to the constructs of identity mentioned in the content?
What is the primary distinction of the status scale compared to the social distance scale?
What is the primary distinction of the status scale compared to the social distance scale?
What concept best describes how members express their group membership through language?
What concept best describes how members express their group membership through language?
What is the primary focus of venularization?
What is the primary focus of venularization?
Which of the following best describes Hebrew in the context of venularization?
Which of the following best describes Hebrew in the context of venularization?
In what way does venularization influence language use?
In what way does venularization influence language use?
Which function represents the original capacity of the language in the context of venularization?
Which function represents the original capacity of the language in the context of venularization?
What does the term 'L functions' imply in the context of the process described?
What does the term 'L functions' imply in the context of the process described?
What is one activity mentioned that involves linguistic change?
What is one activity mentioned that involves linguistic change?
Which term is suggested as a non-sexist alternative?
Which term is suggested as a non-sexist alternative?
What purpose do new labels for fruit serve?
What purpose do new labels for fruit serve?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity involving terminology?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an activity involving terminology?
Which of the following pairs of activities reflect a commitment to linguistic inclusivity?
Which of the following pairs of activities reflect a commitment to linguistic inclusivity?
What is meant by an equivalent in the same language?
What is meant by an equivalent in the same language?
Which statement best describes the adaptability of an equivalent in the same language?
Which statement best describes the adaptability of an equivalent in the same language?
What characteristic does an equivalent have when its meaning is slightly different?
What characteristic does an equivalent have when its meaning is slightly different?
Why might an equivalent not be well-known?
Why might an equivalent not be well-known?
How does the familiarity of an equivalent impact communication?
How does the familiarity of an equivalent impact communication?
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Study Notes
Social Distance, Status, and Formality Scales
- Social Distance Scale: Measures the closeness or distance between participants in an interaction.
- Status Scale: Assesses the relative social positions of participants within an interaction.
- Formality Scale: Determines the level of formality based on the setting or type of interaction.
Macro-Level Acquisition Planning Activities
- National or Regional Language Policies and Frameworks: Focus on promoting and regulating language use at a large scale.
- Language Constructs Identity and Membership: Language plays a crucial role in shaping individual and group identities, as well as national belonging.
Monolingual and Multilingual Speech Communities
- Monolingual Speech Communities: Members use language diversity to express attitudes, allegiances, and construct social identities and relationships.
- Multilingual People: Utilize their different languages similarly to signal ethnic group membership and build solidarity with their communities.
Venularization
- Venularization: The expansion of a language's use beyond its original function.
- Hebrew as an Example: From a language of religion with no native speakers, Hebrew has become the national language of Israel.
Language Planning Activities
- Language Planning Encompasses a Range of Activities: These include:
- Introducing new labels for fruit
- Reforming spelling systems
- Providing guidance on non-sexist terminology (e.g., Ms, chairperson)
- Language Planning Aims to:
- Influence language use and development
- Adapt language to changing social needs.
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