What Is Sociolinguistics Gerard Van Herk Pdf Info

How speakers use language to perform identity and how interactional styles may differ between genders.

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How people adjust their speech (style-shifting) depending on who they are talking to and the formality of the situation.

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The connection between social hierarchy and linguistic "prestige" or "stigma".

Van Herk guides readers through the major issues defining the field, often using humor and engaging examples to demystify technical terms.