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Spolsky, Bernard – 1998
This introduction to sociolinguistics is presented in four parts. The first part gives an overview of this branch of language study, its scope and principles of inquiry, and its basic and key concepts. This portion is written for individuals with no prior knowledge or expertise in the subject. Topics covered in this section include: the nature of…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Dialects, Ethnography, Language Patterns
McKay, Sandra Lee, Ed.; Hornberger, Nancy H., Ed. – 1996
The text presents an introduction to sociolinguistics for second language teachers, focusing on social dimensions of language likely to be of interest to this group. The first group of chapters addresses the manner in which the larger social and political context affects language broadly: "Language Attitudes, Motivation, and Standards" (Mary…
Descriptors: Creoles, Cultural Context, English, Ethnography
