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An Introduction to Sociolinguistics

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An Introduction to Sociolinguistics by Ronald Wardhaugh provides a comprehensive overview of the study of language in its social context. The book explores how language varies and changes in different social settings and what these variations reveal about society. Key topics include language and identity, dialects, multilingualism, language and gender, pidgins and creoles, code-switching, language planning, and sociolinguistic competence.

Wardhaugh presents theoretical concepts in an accessible way, supported by real-life examples and case studies from various linguistic communities. Each chapter concludes with discussion questions and exercises to help students engage with the material.

This book is widely used in introductory sociolinguistics courses and is suitable for students of linguistics, applied linguistics, and related fields.

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Publisher

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Collation

384

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

063114272x

Classification

NONE

Content Type

text

Media Type

unmediated

Carrier Type

volume

Edition

First Edition

Subject(s)

Sociolinguistics, Language and Society, Applied Li

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Statement of Responsibility

by Ronald Wardhaugh

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