Sociolinguistics Quiz

Questions and Answers

The study of language structure and grammar

The analysis of language acquisition in children

The investigation of language variation caused by social factors (correct)

The examination of language in written texts

To provide learners with socio-cultural differences across languages (correct)

To teach grammar rules and vocabulary

To emphasize language learning through technology

To focus on pronunciation and fluency

Geographical location

Age (correct)

Economic status

All of the above

Acculturation Signup and view all the answers

To avoid embarrassing situations as a language learner Signup and view all the answers

To enrich language use based on socio-cultural conventions and social context Signup and view all the answers

Pointing at objects or people in Italy Signup and view all the answers

Sociolinguistics Signup and view all the answers

To understand the socio-cultural context of language use Signup and view all the answers

Asking questions for clarification in class or outside of class Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sociolinguistics is the study of language variation caused by social factors, including social class, educational level, type of education, age, sex, ethnic origin, and more.
It investigates how linguistic features are used in particular situations to mark social relationships among participants and significant elements of the situation.

Age, gender, education, ethnic identity, occupation, and peer-group identification can influence the choice of sounds, grammatical elements, and vocabulary.

The primary goal of sociolinguistics in language teaching is to provide learners with appropriate rules of speaking and writing, and to raise their sociolinguistic awareness of socio-cultural differences across languages.
Ignorance of social courtesies can lead to embarrassing situations as a language learner.

In Italy, pointing (even at an object) is considered extremely rude, whereas in the US, pointing is considered acceptable unless directed at a person.

Sociolinguistic competence enriches appropriate language use based on knowledge of socio-cultural conventions and social context.
Successful learning involves acculturation, or social and psychological integration with the target learner group.
Asking questions for clarification in class or outside of class can be fruitful in learning about cultural norms and values.