https://nou.edu.ng/coursewarecontent/ENG%20355.pdf Flashcards
What is the course code for Introduction to Sociolinguistics?
ENG355
What type of content does the course ENG355 cover?
Sociolinguistics
What is the ISBN number for the course material?
978-058-044-1
What is included in the course contents?
Introduction, Course Aims, Course Objectives, Working through the Course, Course Materials, Study Units, Textbooks and References, Assignment File, Tutor-Mark Assignment (TMAs), Final Examinations and Grading, Course Marking Scheme, Presentation Schedule, Course Overview, How to Get the Most from this Course, Facilitators/Tutor and Tutorials, Summary
What is the first section of the course content?
Introduction
What is the purpose of the Course Aims section?
To outline the goals of the course
Fill in the blank: The course includes a section on _______.
Course Objectives
True or False: The course includes a Tutor-Mark Assignment (TMA) section.
True
What does the course overview provide?
A summary of the course content and structure
What is the significance of the Final Examinations and Grading section?
It explains how students will be evaluated
What does the course marking scheme outline?
The distribution of marks for assessments
What should students refer to for additional reading materials?
Textbooks and References
What is the aim of the ‘How to Get the Most from this Course’ section?
To provide strategies for effective learning
What is the role of facilitators/tutors in the course?
To support and guide students through the material
What does the assignment file contain?
Details about assignments and submission guidelines
What is sociolinguistics?
The study of the relationship between language and social factors such as class, ethnicity, age, and sex.
What does sociolinguistics examine in relation to language?
The study of language in social contexts.
What sociological factors are involved in the use of language according to sociolinguistics?
Gender, race, class, etc.
What type of variation does sociolinguistics study?
Stylistic and social variation of language (vernacular).
What is the relationship between language and its socio-cultural context?
The study of language in relation to its socio-cultural context.
How does sociolinguistics view the effect of society on language?
The study of social and cultural effects on language.
What disciplines does sociolinguistics combine?
Sociology and linguistics.
What does sociolinguistics reveal about communication in society?
Every society has linguistic codes acceptable for communication and interaction.
What social variables are identified by sociolinguistics?
Ethnicity, religion, status, gender, level of education, age, etc.
How does adherence to social variables categorize individuals?
It is used to categorize individuals in social class or socio-economic classes.
Why is the social study of language considered a modern linguistic paradigm?
Because modern linguists acknowledged and accepted that language is a social phenomenon.
Fill in the blank: Sociolinguistics is concerned with how language use is a determinant of a given society’s _______.
linguistic requirements.
True or False: Sociolinguistics only studies the grammatical structure of language.
False.
