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Experience an insightful journey into the world of language with 'An Introduction to Sociolinguistics,' a comprehensive resource for understanding how language intertwines with society. This essential textbook, now in its eighth edition, has been meticulously updated to reflect the latest research and teaching strategies in sociolinguistics. Suitable for students and scholars alike, it provides a structured overview of key concepts, theories, methods, and significant debates in the field of sociolinguistics.
Delve into critical topics including African American Vernacular English (AAVE), multilingual societies, discourse analysis, and the intersection of language, gender, and sexuality. Organized into four insightful sections, the book begins with traditional issues such as the distinctions between dialects and languages, moving towards contemporary research methodologies including variationist sociolinguistics and ethnography, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Whether you're studying the social meanings behind linguistic forms or exploring language planning and policy, this text equips you with the abilities to critically evaluate the intricate relationships between language and societal norms. Discover how sociolinguistics plays a vital role in understanding social identity, culture, and communication across diverse contexts.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781119473428. Year: 2021. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 480.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119473428
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 480
Description:
AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLINGUISTICS
The new eighth edition of An Introduction to Sociolinguistics brings this valuable, bestselling textbook up to date with the latest in sociolinguistic research and pedagogy, providing a broad overview of the study of language in social context with accessible coverage of major concepts, theories, methods, issues, and debates within the field. This leading text helps students develop a critical perspective on language in society as they explore the complex connections between societal norms and language use. The eighth edition contains new and updated coverage of such topics as the societal aspects of African American Vernacular English (AAVE), multilingual societies and discourse, gender and sexuality, ideologies and language attitudes, and the social meanings of linguistic forms.
Organized in four sections, this text first covers traditional language issues such as the distinction between languages and dialects, identification of regional and social variation within languages, and the role of context in language use and interpretation. Subsequent chapters cover approaches to research in sociolinguistics?variationist sociolinguistics, ethnography, and discourse analytic research?and address both macro? and micro-sociolinguistic aspects of multilingualism in national, transnational, global, and digital contexts. The concluding section of the text looks at language in relation to gender and sexuality, education, and language planning and policy issues. Featuring examples from a variety of languages and cultures that illustrate topics such as social and regional dialects, multilinguali
Delve into critical topics including African American Vernacular English (AAVE), multilingual societies, discourse analysis, and the intersection of language, gender, and sexuality. Organized into four insightful sections, the book begins with traditional issues such as the distinctions between dialects and languages, moving towards contemporary research methodologies including variationist sociolinguistics and ethnography, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Whether you're studying the social meanings behind linguistic forms or exploring language planning and policy, this text equips you with the abilities to critically evaluate the intricate relationships between language and societal norms. Discover how sociolinguistics plays a vital role in understanding social identity, culture, and communication across diverse contexts.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781119473428. Year: 2021. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK). Pages: 480.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119473428
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 480
Description:
AN INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLINGUISTICS
The new eighth edition of An Introduction to Sociolinguistics brings this valuable, bestselling textbook up to date with the latest in sociolinguistic research and pedagogy, providing a broad overview of the study of language in social context with accessible coverage of major concepts, theories, methods, issues, and debates within the field. This leading text helps students develop a critical perspective on language in society as they explore the complex connections between societal norms and language use. The eighth edition contains new and updated coverage of such topics as the societal aspects of African American Vernacular English (AAVE), multilingual societies and discourse, gender and sexuality, ideologies and language attitudes, and the social meanings of linguistic forms.
Organized in four sections, this text first covers traditional language issues such as the distinction between languages and dialects, identification of regional and social variation within languages, and the role of context in language use and interpretation. Subsequent chapters cover approaches to research in sociolinguistics?variationist sociolinguistics, ethnography, and discourse analytic research?and address both macro? and micro-sociolinguistic aspects of multilingualism in national, transnational, global, and digital contexts. The concluding section of the text looks at language in relation to gender and sexuality, education, and language planning and policy issues. Featuring examples from a variety of languages and cultures that illustrate topics such as social and regional dialects, multilinguali