MA ELT
Sociolinguistics (Eng510)
Fall 2019
Assignment No. 1
Total Marks: 20
Lectures: 1-12
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Q1. According to Holmes (2001), sociolinguistics is the study that is concerned with the relationship between language and the context in which it is used. Considering this definition, explain how language choices are determined according to the context. Also, discuss what type of relationship exists between language and society. Give examples to prove your point of view. (5=5+10 Marks)
Q2. Differentiate between the terms ‘dialect’ and ‘language’ giving their exact definitions. Listen to the topic video 33 carefully and elaborate the four processes a language undergoes to become a standard language. (2+ 4*2=10 Marks)