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050	0	0	_aP40 _b.N48 2025
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100	1		_aNguyen, Lucas, _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aIntroduction to sociolinguistics / _cLucas Nguyen.
264		1	_aLondon, United Kingdom : _bED-Tech Press, _c2025.
300			_avii, 252 pages ; _c26 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
500			_aIncludes index.
505	0		_aIntroduction -- Spoken English communication -- Linguistic and cultural transformations -- Prescriptive, descriptive, and social linguistics -- Phonetic analysis of English -- Relationship among languages -- Linguistics anthropology and language -- Social identity in written English -- Mechanism of speech.
520			_a"Introduction to Sociolinguistics offers a comprehensive exploration of the relationship between language and society, providing a foundational understanding of sociolinguistic theories and applications. This textbook is designed for students, researchers, educators, and anyone interested in how language functions within diverse social contexts. The book begins by defining sociolinguistics and its scope, covering key concepts such as language variation, language change, multilingualism, and language attitudes. It explores how factors such as region, social class, ethnicity, gender, and identity influence language use and variation. "Introduction to Sociolinguistics" examines methodologies for studying language in society, including quantitative and qualitative approaches to data collection and analysis. It discusses the role of linguistic variation in constructing social identities, the impact of globalization on language diversity, and language policy and planning. Through case studies, real-world examples, and practical applications, this textbook illustrates how sociolinguistic research informs our understanding of language dynamics in communities and across cultures. It addresses contemporary issues such as language endangerment, language rights, and the implications of linguistic diversity in educational and institutional settings. Overall, "Introduction to Sociolinguistics" equips readers with the tools and insights to critically analyze language use, variation, and change in social contexts, fostering a deeper appreciation of the role of language in shaping and reflecting societal norms and values"-- Back cover.
650		0	_aSociolinguistics.
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