Sociolinguistics

Question 1

Language death: causes?

Answer 1

-Engagement in economy calls for use of broader language
-Colonization, mass loss of life of a society

Question 2

Language Revitalization

Answer 2

-Formal programs
-Signage on roads, stores
-Use of traditional place names
NC Cherokee dialect has had good progress in revitalization :)

Question 3

Sociolinguistics

Answer 3

Interaction of language and culture. Includes dialect

Question 4

Language v dialect

Answer 4

Language: idealized “standard” of speech
Dialect: subordinate variety of a language (can still be understood by someone who speaks the same language)

Question 5

Dialect and socioeconomics

Answer 5

different social/economic groups can develop their own dialects. Code-switching exists, where those in a minority or discriminated group will replicate the majority group’s dialect depending on the situation.

Question 6

Gender and linguistics

Answer 6

…does influence dialect! there are social norms or what is more feminine or masculine!
western culture, women are more likely to give short affirmative responses than men are

Question 7

nonverbal language

Answer 7

e.g..
Sign language
Body language