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An Introduction to Sociolinguistics Janet Holmes (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)

An Introduction to Sociolinguistics By Janet Holmes (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)

An Introduction to Sociolinguistics by Janet Holmes (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)

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In this classic introductory work, Holmes and Wilson examine the role of language in a variety of social contexts.It is an essential introductory text for all students of sociolinguistics and a splendid point of reference for students of English language studies, linguistics and applied linguistics.

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An Introduction to Sociolinguistics by Janet Holmes (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)

Written by a leading authority, researcher and teacher in the field and with content that reflects the latest research, this book is cutting-edge and accessible - the perfect introduction for students.

Aimed at introductory sociolinguistics modules and incorporating enticing illustrations and practical exercises and supported by an interactive companion website with a wealth of audio and video materials, this book reinforces and supports learning as the reader progresses through key topics.

Features the author's own research, images, cartoons, and texts from around the world that will engage the reader.

An Introduction to Sociolinguistics Reviews

This excellent and accessible textbook is tried and tested. I have used it for undergraduate courses in Europe and Asia for more than 20 years with great success. The 6th edition discusses even more languages and countries, and each chapter includes a methodology section which will help students engage in sociolinguistic research.

Hans Ladegaard, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China

For those (students or laypersons) fascinated in the role, functions, forms, and uses of language - and policies relating to them - in our (and others') social worlds, then this is the introduction for you. It is uniquely reader-friendly with global examples of a myriad of concepts central to sociolinguistics, aligned with intriguing exercises (and their answers) that ensure complete understanding and mastery.

Howie Giles, University of California, USA, and University of Queensland, Australia

About Janet Holmes (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)

Janet Holmes is Emeritus Professor of Linguistics and Associate Director of the Language in the Workplace Project at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. She has published extensively in sociolinguistics, specialising in workplace discourse and language and gender. Her many books include Research Methods in Sociolinguistics: A Practical Guide, co-edited with Kirk Hazen.

Nick Wilson is a Lecturer in Applied Linguistics at the University of Limerick, Ireland, and an honorary Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at Macquarie University, Australia. His published research focuses on how language is used in sports teams and his current research is on how people use swearing and taboo language in interaction.

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Images

List of Maps

List of Tables

Preface to Sixth edition

Preface to Fifth Edition

Preface to Fourth Edition

Preface to Third Edition

Preface to Second Edition

Preface to First Edition

Author's Acknowledgements

Publisher's Acknowledgements

The Online Companion

1. What do sociolinguists study?

Section I: Multilingual Speech Communities

2. Language choice in multilingual communities

3. Language maintenance and shift

4. Linguistic varieties and multilingual nations

5. National languages, language policy, and language planning

Section II: Language Variation: Focus on Users

6. Regional and social dialects

7. Gender and age

8. Ethnicity and social networks

9. Language change

Interlude: Identity in Sociolinguistics

Section III: Language Variation: Focus on Uses

10. Style, context and register

11. Speech functions, politeness and cross-cultural communication

12. Gender, politeness and stereotypes

13. Language, cognition and culture

14. Analysing Discourse

15. Attitudes and applications

16. Conclusion

References

Appendix: phonetic symbols

Glossary

Index

Additional information

GOR012926370
9780367421106
0367421100
An Introduction to Sociolinguistics by Janet Holmes (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)
Janet Holmes (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)
Learning about Language
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Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2022-02-28
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