Standardisation

Question 1

Haugen 1966

Answer 1

identifies a four stage process to standardisation

Question 2

1. Selection

Answer 2

language selected - variety selected is usually a prestigious one

Question 3

2. Codification

Answer 3

reduction of internal variability, establishment of norms of lexis, grammatical structures and spelling

Question 4

3. Elaboration

Answer 4

the selected language is developed for a variety of purposes. This may involve expansion of linguistic resources

Question 5

4. Implementation

Answer 5

the standard language must be given currency by making texts available in it, encouraging users to develop pride and loyalty.