Shahnaz Case Study Flashcards
Where was Shahnaz from and what was her age range?
Black British woman in her early 20s
What type of school did Shahnaz go to?
A state school
What did Shahnaz do in terms of later stage education?
She went to University
Where were both of Shahnaz’s parents born?
The UK
What was Shahnaz’s outer family situation in terms of where they lived?
They lived in Jamaica
What was Shahnaz’s outer family situation in terms of contact with them?
She had little contact with them
Did her parents speak patois? In what setting?
Yes, in informal settings
When did Shahnaz’s grandmother speak patois?
All the time
What was the case for British words when Shahnaz’s grandmother was growing up?
They were discouraged
How did Shahnaz use language in University?
She used it in a formal way
Give an example of when Shahnaz needed to use language in a formal way
During scholarly debates
What form of English did Shahnaz use in an informal setting?
Black British English
What form of English did Shahnaz use in scholarly debates?
Standard English
What process did Shahnaz do if going from Black British English to Standard English?
Style-shifting
