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It embraced variationist sociolinguistics, ethnography of commu nication, anthropological linguistics, interactional sociolinguistics, symbolic interactionism, conversa. Sociolinguistics is an attempt to find correlations between social structure and linguistic structure and to observe any changes that occur. Fully revised, with new and updated references to bring the book completely up to date. This is true although considerations of language in relation to society go back a considerable way and. William labov, university of pennsylvania, usa miriam meyerhoffs entertaining volume revels in the diversity that is the cornerstone. An introduction to sociolinguistics blackwell textbooks in. The area of language and society sociolinguistics is intended to show how our use of language is governed by such factors as class, gender, race, etc. An introduction to language and society, third edition. An introduction to sociolinguistics, 7th edition continues to be the most indispensable and accessible introduction to the field of sociolinguistics for students in applied and theoretical linguistics, education, and anthropology. The book is conveniently divided into three sections. This is not an example of the work produced by our essay writing service. Sociolinguistics is the study of aspects of societies, including cultural norms, the way language is used, and the effects of language use on society. Research methods in sociolinguistics hierarchicallybased di usion of linguistic fo rms through the gravity models dur ing the early and mid 20th century bailey et al 1993.
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If it is possible to describe a particular language as sexist, or reserve such a description for those who use that language. On this website you will find resources for both instructors and students. Summary introduction to sociolinguistics an introduction. Raymond hickey language and society page 2 of 37 the study of language and society sociolinguistics can be dated to about the middle of the twentieth century. About an introduction to sociolinguistics this is a definitive introductory text to modern sociolinguistics that looks at the study of language and society through the concept of identity. Language is an important portion of identity and culture within many speech communities. A summary to the book an introduction to sociolinguistics by janet holmes. An introduction to sociolinguistics janet holmes chapter one. Increase in age also seemed to be associated with an. This introductory textbook provides a penetrating answer to this question, explaining basic sociolinguistic concepts through a wide range of examples, and by drawing on classic approaches to the subject as well as from the most recent research. Provides an accessible, comprehensive introduction to sociolinguistics that reflects new developments in the field. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Are some languages and dialects intrinsically better than others. This website gives you access to the rich tools and resources available for this text.
Introduction sociolinguistics and language and society are terms that are often used interchangeably to refer to an interdisciplinary field of research in which linguistics and sociology, and other human sciences, join togeth. Fully revised, with new and updated references to bring the book completely uptodate. An introduction to sociolinguistics 3rd edition learning about language 97814058215 by holmes, janet and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. An introduction to sociolinguistics explores both these aspects of sociolinguistic study. Before that there were authors who commented on how language use was influenced or indeed guided by socially relevant factors, such as class, profession, age or gender. Introduction to sociolinguistics is a threecredit onesemester undergraduate course. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Supported throughout by a range of exercises and suggestions for further reading, an introduction to sociolinguistics is an essential introductory text for all students of sociolinguistics and a splendid point of reference for students of applied linguistics. Phoebe lin, hong kong polytechnic university, hong kong an introduction to sociolinguistics has been among the most approachable and yet insightful of all the textbooks on this subject since its first edition in 1992. The introductory chapter opens with a historical overview of the.
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