In this lecture, I discuss the following topics about sociolinguistics:
*What do sociolinguists study?
*What determines language use?
*What is variety/code?
*What is the meaning of bilingualism?
*What is individual bilingualism?
*What is societal bilingualism?
*What is a first language?
*What is a second language?
*What is a foreign language?
*What is diglossia?
Sociolinguistics Lecture 2 covered some really interesting concepts about language variation and social factors influencing communication. The discussions on how different social groups impact language use were particularly eye-opening. If only I could find someone to take my exam for me so I could focus more on understanding these ideas! But in all seriousness, this lecture is a great resource for anyone diving into sociolinguistics. I’m looking forward to diving deeper into how language shapes society!
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