30 Questions
What is the main concept central to sociolinguistics?
Language variation
What are the factors that affect how a language is spoken within a country?
Regional, ethnic, and social factors
What is the common misconception about language varieties?
That dialects are inferior to standard varieties
What is the assumption made when people come together through discursive practices?
They behave as though they operate within a shared set of norms and values.
What is the significance of understanding language variation?
It is important for every member of our community
Why can't cities be thought of as a linguistic patchwork map?
Because languages and dialects have no simple geographical distribution and interaction between them blurs boundaries.
What is reflected in every language variety's pronunciation, vocabulary, grammatical constructions, and syntax?
Interconnected factors
What is the relationship between standard and non-standard language varieties?
No variety is superior or inferior to others
What is the effect of urbanization on linguistic frontiers?
It erodes linguistic frontiers.
What is the limitation to the number of speech communities?
There is no limit to the number of speech communities.
What is a Community of Practice?
An aggregate of people who come together around mutual engagements in some common endeavor.
What is speech repertoire?
A range of linguistic varieties which the speaker has at his disposal and which he may appropriately use as a member of his speech community.
What is a potential consequence of gendered language?
Creating harmful stereotypes
What was a limitation faced by women in the past?
All of the above
What is the main idea behind the dominance theory?
The language men use is superior
What is an example of a gender-biased job title?
Policeman
What is the goal of the difference theory?
To show that men and women speak differently
What is an example of a gender-neutral greeting?
Everyone
What is the primary concern of sociolinguistics?
How language functions in society
What did William Labov's research in New York City show?
That individual speech patterns are part of a highly systematic structure of social and stylistic stratification
What variable did William Labov study in New York City?
The frequency of the final or preconsonantal (r) in words
What was the purpose of studying the speech of sales assistants in three Manhattan stores?
To examine the impact of price and fashion on language use
What is a characteristic of the dominant participant in a conversation?
They set the subject and tone of the conversation
What is a characteristic of the submissive participant in a conversation?
They respond to the dominant participant
What is the term 'jologs' derived from?
Jolog
What is Beki Language/Swardspeak characterized by?
Mixture of Filipino and English words
What is the purpose of Beki Language/Swardspeak?
To create a sense of identity and solidarity among gay individuals
What is Jejemon characterized by?
Unconventional spelling and grammar
What is the origin of the term 'Jejemon'?
Portmanteau of 'jeje' and 'pokemon'
What is 'Salitang Kalye' literally translated to?
Street Language
Explore the relationship between language and urbanization, including the intersection of communities, linguistic frontiers, and the impact of urbanization on language.
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