Focusing on the preservation of ethnic identity, this book explores how the Anglo-Indians of Hyderabad utilize proper names and slang. It presents a detailed analysis derived from interviews, surveys, and ethnographic research, highlighting the cultural significance of language in maintaining their unique identity within the community.
This book series introduces learners to the fundamentals of sociolinguistics through three volumes. The first volume focuses on sociolinguistic variation, exploring the motivations behind language variation and the various linguistic levels at which it occurs, including lexical, phonological, morphological, and syntactic aspects. The second volume addresses the linguistic outcomes of multilingualism and language contact, introducing key concepts such as linguistic repertoire, functional distribution of varieties, code-switching, pidgins, creoles, diglossia, and language shift. The third volume examines the social correlates of language variation, discussing factors like social class, gender, networks, and communities of practice. It also covers linguistic politeness and ethnolinguistic vitality. The series is designed with illustrations and graphics for better comprehension, exercises following each section, keyword explanations, and a theme-based structure. It offers a jargon-free discussion of concepts, making it accessible for beginners. Key topics include sociolinguistic variation, language choice, regional and social dialects, and more. This zero-level course caters to learners with no prior background in linguistics or sociolinguistics.
This book series introduces learners to the fundamentals of sociolinguistics through three volumes. The first volume focuses on sociolinguistic variation, exploring the motivations behind language variation and the various linguistic levels where it occurs, including lexical, phonological, morphological, and syntactic aspects. The second volume addresses the outcomes of multilingualism and language contact, introducing key concepts such as linguistic repertoire, code-switching, pidgins, creoles, diglossia, and language shift. The third volume examines the social correlates of language variation, including factors like social class, gender, networks, and communities of practice (CoP), while also discussing linguistic politeness and ethnolinguistic vitality. The series features illustrations and graphics to aid comprehension, exercises after each section, keyword explanations, and a theme-based structure. It is designed to present concepts in a jargon-free manner, making it accessible for beginners. Key topics covered include sociolinguistic variation, language choice, regional and social dialects, and various forms of language interaction. This zero-level course is tailored for learners with no prior background in linguistics or sociolinguistics.
This book series introduces learners to the fundamental concepts of sociolinguistics through three volumes. The first volume focuses on sociolinguistic variation, exploring the motivations behind language variation and the various linguistic levels involved, including lexical, phonological, morphological, and syntactic aspects. The second volume addresses the outcomes of multilingualism and language contact, introducing key concepts such as linguistic repertoire, code-switching, pidgins, creoles, diglossia, and language shift. The third volume examines the social correlates of language variation, discussing factors like social class, gender, networks, and communities of practice, along with linguistic politeness and ethnolinguistic vitality. The series is designed with illustrations and graphics to facilitate understanding, along with exercises at the end of each section and clear explanations of keywords. It features a theme-based organization and presents concepts in a jargon-free manner, making it accessible for beginners. Key topics include sociolinguistic variation, language choice, regional and social dialects, and various forms of language interaction. This zero-level course is tailored for learners with no prior background in linguistics or sociolinguistics.