Anti-languages Flashcards
Who came up with the concepts of anti-languages?
Michael Halliday
How many features are there of anti-languages?
9
What are anti-languages?
Sociolects which support subcultures which may go against the normal practices of society
Feature 1: (what are anti-languages)?
It’s the language of an anti-society that exists as an alternative
Feature 2: (what often forms the main evidence for them)?
Word lists
Feature 3: (what are they mostly formed by)?
Relexicalising existing vocabulary
Feature 4: (what are the differences and similarities)?
They use a different lexicon but the same grammar as the “normal” society
Feature 5: (what do the users communicate)?
Meanings which are inaccessible to a non-user
Feature 6: (how do they connect to people’s identity)?
It’s a fundamental part of their identity
Feature 7: (what are the main forms of communication)?
Conversation - used to keep the anti-languages alive
Feature 8: (what is it used for)?
Resocialisation
Feature 9: (does it mix with other languages)?
Yes, there is a constant exchange between anti-languages and “normal” languages
What is resocialisation?
Where a person’s identity is being changed due to social influences
