LEXICAL SYSTEM; DIFFERENCES
BETWEEN LITERARY LANGUAGE AND
DIALECT
Teacher: Ch.Abdullayeva
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF FINANCE
TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
ISFT – 2024
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The concept of language variation, focusing on the differences between literary language and dialect. It delves into the definition of language and dialect, highlighting the social and geographical factors that influence language variation. The document also examines the concept of prestige varieties and the stigmatization of dialects, providing examples and explanations. It includes exercises and tests to assess understanding of the concepts discussed.
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LEXICAL SYSTEM; DIFFERENCES
BETWEEN LITERARY LANGUAGE AND
DIALECT
Teacher: Ch.Abdullayeva
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF FINANCE
TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
ISFT – 2024
No two speakers of a language speak exactly the same way. No individual speaker speaks the same way all the time. Language Variation
Language varieties
- (^) Language varieties refers to the various forms of language triggered by social factors
- (^) Language may change from region to region , from one social class to another , from individual to individual and from situation to situation. This actual changes result in the varieties of language
Nothing to do with differences formal and colloquial ( bad language )
STANDARD VS NON STANDARD LANGUAGE
Dialect is a form of a language spoken in a particular
geographical area or by members of a particular by
social class or occupational group , distinguished by
its vocabulary grammar and pronunciation
WHAT IS A DIALECT?
Variety is some linguistic shared items
which can uniquely be associated with
some social items.
Variety is a term used for to replace both terms.
- Hudson says ‘’ a set of linguistic items with
similar distribution.
What is the difference between language and dialect? Language and dialect
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LANGUAGE AND DIALECT . Definition Connection Mutual intelligibility Language Dialect Method of human communication , either spoken or written. Involving the use of words in a structured and conventional way. A particular form of a language which is unique to a specific region or social group. There are various languages in the world. Languages have various dialects Speakers of two languages will have trouble understanding each other. Speakers of two dialects can understand what each other is saying.
DIALECT : LEXICAL VARIATION
Facts about dialects Dialect differences are usually minor and dialects of a language are usually mutually intelligible All languages consist of dialects There are over 7, individual dialects spoken around the world today Everyone speaks at least one dialect Dialects are geographically , socially , politically determined Dialect variation is a matter of difference , not deficit
Dialect : Prestige and Stigma
Kinds of dialects Kinds of dialects
Social dialects
EXAMPLE OF JARGON