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English Historical Sociolinguistics
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English Historical SociolinguisticsSociolinguistics provides a powerful instrument by which we can interpret the contemporary and near-contemporary use of language in relation to the society in which speakers live. Almost since the beginning of the discipline, however, attempts have been made to extrapolate backwards and interpret past linguistic change sociolinguistically. Some of these findings have influenced the discussion of the history of the English language as portrayed in the many textbooks for undergraduate courses.
 
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Researching Urban Youth Language and Identity
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Researching Urban Youth Language and IdentityThis book examines how urban adolescents attending a non-mainstream learning centre in the UK use language and other semiotic practices to enact identities in their day-to-day lives. Combining variationist sociolinguistics and ethnographically-informed interactional sociolinguistics, this detailed and highly reflexive account provides rich descriptions and discussions of the linguistic processes at work in a previously underexplored research environment.
 
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Tags: sociolinguistics, descriptions, discussions, provides, linguistic
The Tyranny of Writing: Ideologies of the Written Word (Advances in Sociolinguistics)
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The Tyranny of Writing: Ideologies of the Written Word (Advances in Sociolinguistics)The Tyranny of Writing: Ideologies of the Written Word (Advances in Sociolinguistics)

This book examines the powerful role of writing in society. The invention of writing, independently at various places and times in history, always stood at the cradle of powerful civilizations. It is impossible to imagine modern life without writing. As individuals and social groups we hold high expectations of its potential for societal and personal development. Globally, huge resources have been and are being invested in promoting literacy worldwide. So what could possibly be tyrannical about writing?
 
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A Glossary of Sociolinguistics
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A Glossary of SociolinguisticsA Glossary of Sociolinguistics

This pocket-sized alphabetic guide introduces popular terms used in the study of language and society. A central topic within modern linguistics, sociolinguistics deals with human communication and the use of language in its social context. Clearly written by a leading authority in the field, this glossary provides full coverage of both traditional and contemporary terminology, including the relatively new areas within sociolinguistics of sign language, gay language and cross-cultural communication.

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Tags: language, sociolinguistics, courses, companion, features, Glossary, communication, Sociolinguistics, within
Research Methods in Sociolinguistics: A Practical Guide
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Research Methods in Sociolinguistics: A Practical GuideThis single-volume guide equips students of sociolinguistics with a full set of methodological tools including data collection and analysis techniques, explained in clear and accessible terms by leading experts. It features project suggestions, troubleshooting tips, and data assessment across diverse languages.
Explores an array of anthropological and scientific methods that cover the full spectrum of contemporary sociolinguistics, from the study of style and discourse analysis to the study of phonetics Details the types of data available, and explains collection methods ranging from sociolinguistic interviews to linguistic landscapes
 
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Tags: collection, analysis, sociolinguistics, study, methods