10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SOCIOLINGUISTICS»
Discover the use of
sociolinguistics in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
sociolinguistics and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
An Introduction to
Sociolinguistics
Accessible and engaging, this is an ideal introduction for both undergraduates and graduate students with little or no background in sociolinguistics.
2
Sociolinguistics: A Resource Book for Students
Assuming no prior knowledge, books in the series offer an accessible overview of the subject, with activities, study questions, sample analyses, commentaries and key readings - all in the same volume.
New edition of widely-acclaimed textbook, including new sections on up-to-date topics for the 1990s.
4
Introducing
Sociolinguistics
Sociolinguistics is one of the central branches of modern linguistics and deals with the place of language in human societies. This second edition of Introducing Sociolinguistics expertly synthesises the main approaches to the subject.
5
Sociolinguistics: The Essential Readings
These essays provide students with a historical perspective that allows them to understand the intellectual progression of the field by highlighting the practical use of theoretical models and the emergence of controversies and key ...
Christine Bratt Paulston, G. Richard Tucker, 2003
6
Sociolinguistics: The Study of Speakers' Choices
Enriched with recent findings from different languages and speech communities around the world, this comprehensive textbook equips students with knowledge of the main concepts and gives them a coherent view of the complex interaction of ...
7
Arabic
Sociolinguistics
The first text to introduce the field of Arabic sociolinguistics, this book discusses major trends in research on diglossia, code-switching, gendered discourse, language variation and change, and language policies in relation to Arabic.
8
An Introduction to English
Sociolinguistics
Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative approaches to sociolinguistic variation, the book provides a systematic overview of such topics as: * 'English' as a social and as a linguistic concept *The relationship between regionaland ...
9
Sociolinguistics: Method and Interpretation
This book is a vital resource for helping readers design their research and evaluate the research of others.
Lesley Milroy, Matthew Gordon, 2008
10
A Glossary of
Sociolinguistics
This alphabetic guide introduces popular terms used in the study of language and society.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SOCIOLINGUISTICS»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
sociolinguistics is used in the context of the following news items.
Techies Are Destroying Raleigh's Southern Accent
Speech patterns among locals stayed about the same in the early-to-mid 20th century, according to Robin Dodsworth, a sociolinguistics professor at North ... «CityLab, Jul 15»
Creating a conducive learning environment
Creating a conducive ambience for learning in classrooms necessarily demands a proper know-how of the sociolinguistics of students by the teacher. Lack of ... «Deccan Herald, Apr 15»
Towards a Linguistic Singularity
In some of his empirical work, Walt Wolfram, a professor of Sociolinguistics at North Carolina State University, found that more socially progressive university ... «Harvard Political Review, Mar 15»
A new way to attract tourists: fake accents and dying languages
Monica Heller, a sociolinguistics professor at the University of Toronto and the leading expert on the topic, has been tracking the way that local accents, dialects, ... «Quartz, Mar 15»
Peter L Patrick
He was Assistant Professor of Sociolinguistics at Georgetown University (1992-98) before coming to Essex, where he is a member of the Dept of Language ... «The Conversation UK, Mar 15»
Do Pacific Northwesterners Have An Accent?
Professor Alicia Wassink is director of the school's sociolinguistics laboratory. She laughed in response to Molly's question, and then said yes, everybody has an ... «KUOW News and Information, Dec 14»
Sounding Gay, Punk, or Jock: What Language Says About Your …
For me at least—and I'm certainly not going to speak for everyone—I sound gay in the same way that I dress like a dork. That is, research in sociolinguistics and ... «Slate Magazine, Nov 14»
Navajo Presidential Race Shaken By Language Gap
... the language," says Meredith Moss, a doctoral candidate at Arizona State University who has focused her studies on Navajo language and sociolinguistics. «North Country Public Radio, Oct 14»
NCSU linguistics program conducts experiment
Nicholas Membrez-Weiler, a PhD Student in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology with a specialization in Sociolinguistics, in the phonetics lab in Cox ... «N.C. State University Technician Online, Sep 14»
Saying 'Miss' and 'Sir' were fine in my school day
poor linguistics understanding, sociolinguistics, Professor Jennifer Coates The use of 'sir' socially carries prestige over 'miss', largely due to sexist attitudes ... «Express.co.uk, May 14»
