BONITA SQUIRES - Bilingualism Flashcards
1
Q
True or false : Language has been/is a weapon of assimilation
A
True
2
Q
Describe what a register is
A
A register refers to the different ways in which a person will speak, depending usually on WHO they are talking to
3
Q
An ____ refers to the concept that each person has a unique and slightly different dialect
A
idiolect
4
Q
True or false : people can deeply internalize the stereotypes/misconceptions made by the general public about the ‘correct’ dialect of a language
A
True, like french
5
Q
True or false : an adult, when fully matured, is unable to continue to get influenced by changing language as they age
A
False, we are always adapting
6
Q
I. King Jordan refused to use ______ and would only use ____ _____
A
American Sign Language; Signed English
