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Sociolinguistics » Focus and content » Central Terminology

Sociolinguistics


Central terminology

Just like the other branches of linguistics, sociolinguistics works with a number of central terms. The terms discussed here are frequently used in the field of sociolinguistics. They classify the different types of linguistic variation found in societies and the factors that determine this variation.


Variety
Language and Dialect
Dialect and Accent
Standard and Prestige
Speech Situation
Register and Style
Linguistic Repertoire and Communicative Competence


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