Language Attitudes and Perceptions: A Sociolinguistic Overview
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Description
This exam focuses on language attitudes and their relationship to social perceptions, emphasizing their importance in shaping societal norms. Candidates must demonstrate critical engagement verbally.
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Exam Details
Duration: 35 minutes
Prerequisites: Foundations Of Sociolinguistics, Social Psychology Of Language
Key Topics
- Language Attitudes
- Social Perception
- Sociolinguistics
- Prejudice
- Language Policy
Learning Outcomes
- Discuss Language Attitudes
- Analyze Social Dynamics
- Evaluate Prejudices
- Relate Theory To Practice
Full Description
This exam investigates the complex interactions between language attitudes and social perceptions. Students will discuss how attitudes toward language varieties can reflect broader societal norms and values.
Understanding language attitudes is vital for addressing prejudices and for informing language policy and education. The insights gained from this examination are directly applicable to real-world contexts, such as intercultural communication.
The verbal assessment will require candidates to articulate their understanding of the connection between language attitudes and social dynamics, demonstrating critical thinking in their responses.
Additionally, students should be prepared to engage with case studies that exemplify the impact of language attitudes in various social contexts.
Sample Questions
- How do language attitudes influence social cohesion?
- What factors contribute to the formation of language attitudes in a community?
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