Summary an introduction to sociolinguistics (original) (raw)

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This paper provides an overview of sociolinguistics, focusing on key concepts such as lexical borrowing, code-switching, language maintenance, and shift. It explores the factors influencing language shift, including economic, social, and demographic elements, while discussing the implications of social status and gender on language change. The role of media, interaction, and context in style and register variation is also examined, emphasizing how audience and setting affect linguistic choices.