An Introduction to Sociolinguistics

An Introduction to Sociolinguistics

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In this classic introductory work, Janet Holmes and Nick Wilson examine the role of language in a variety of social contexts, considering both how language works and how it can be used to signal and interpret various aspects of social identity. Divided into three sections, this book explains basic s...

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Main Authors: Holmes, Janet 1947- (Author), Wilson, Nick (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Routledge 2017
Edition:Print book : English : Fifth edition
Series:Learning about language.
Subjects:
Sociolinguistics
Languages
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. What do sociolinguists study?
  • 2. Language choice in multilingual communities
  • 3. Language maintenance and shift
  • 4. Linguistic varieties and multilingual nations
  • 5. National languages and language planning
  • 6. Regional and social dialects
  • 7. Gender and age
  • 8. Ethnicity and social networks
  • 9. Language change
  • Interlude: identity in sociolinguistics
  • 10. Style, context and register
  • 11. Speech functions, politeness and cross-cultural communication
  • 12. Gender, politeness and stereotypes
  • 13. Language, cognition and culture
  • 14. Analysing discourse
  • 15. Attitudes and applications
  • 16. Conclusion

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