Language Change Flashcards

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Discuss the idea that the English language is in a state of decline.

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Discuss the idea that changes in language reflect changes in society.

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Discuss the idea that language change thought or does thought change language.

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Evaluate the extent to which grammar should be controlled and directed.

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Discuss the idea of whether language change and variation is a progression or decay.

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Evaluate the idea that language change is driven by necessity.

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Evaluate the idea that language is going down the wrong track.

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Evaluate the idea that language change is unstoppable force.

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Evaluate the idea that the English language is changing and breaking up into many different Englishes.

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Evaluate the idea that the English language has been decaying overtime and continues to do.

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Evaluate the idea that changes in communication technologies have had a damaging effect on the English language.

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Evaluate the idea that language change can be controlled and directed.

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