Wiley: What Is Sociolinguistics?

What Is Sociolinguistics?

Gerard Van Herk (Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada)

ISBN: 978-1-4051-9318-4

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Introduces the major issues that define the field of sociolinguistics, such as region, status, gender, time, language attitudes, interaction, and style
Written in a reader-friendly, conversational tone that students will love, but backed with the knowledge and coverage that lecturers want
Explores the sociolinguistics of multilingualism, culture and ethnicity, language contact, and education
Packed with useful learning features including numerous innovative exercises and project ideas, spotlighted research readings, glossary terms, chapter summaries, and text boxes
Accompanied by a website offering PowerPoint slides for instructors and sample answers to questions, as well as links for further study

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