Sociolinguistics Overview
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What is the main focus of Sociolinguistics?

  • The effect of society on language (correct)
  • The study of language structure
  • The study of language variations between regions
  • The historical origin of languages

    • Who is credited as the founder of Sociolinguistics?

  • William Labov (correct)
  • Basil Bernstein
  • Noam Chomsky
  • Ferdinand de Saussure

    • Which disciplines are closely related to Sociolinguistics?

  • History and Geography
  • Linguistic Anthropology (correct)
  • Physics and Chemistry
  • Psychology and Biology

    • What does the standard variety of a language refer to?

    <p>Language usually spoken by educated people and used in print, news broadcasts, formal situations, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did William Labov significantly contribute to Sociolinguistics?

    <p>Introduction of the study of language variation and change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Sociolinguistics, what do social dialects refer to?

    <p>Dialects that vary based on social classes or groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes regional dialects from social dialects in Sociolinguistics?

    <p>Regional dialects differ across geographic areas, while social dialects depend on social variables like ethnicity and status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Sociology of language' primarily focuses on:

    <p>'The effect of society on the language'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Standard Arabic is an exception' refers to what aspect of dialects?

    <p>'Varieties of Standard Arabic'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to explain the hierarchical ordering of a society, especially in terms of wealth, power, and social status?

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

    What type of barriers can halt the diffusion of linguistic features among different social classes?

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

    What makes studying sociolects challenging in Sociolinguistics?

    <p>Formation as a continuum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor may have a similar effect to geographical distance in halting the diffusion of linguistic features between social classes?

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

    What does the term 'sociolect differentiation' specifically refer to in Sociolinguistics?

    <p>Differences in language based on social class</p> Signup and view all the answers

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