Sociolinguistics

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Key Concepts

Language Variability

The study of how language varies across different social contexts, including dialects, accents, and register.

Power Dynamics

The examination of how power relationships influence language use, including issues of dominance and resistance.

Discourse Analysis

The methodological approach to analyzing language in use, focusing on the social contexts and functions of communication.

Language Contact

The study of how languages interact and influence each other in multilingual societies.