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    Module 2.2 & 2.3

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    Module 2.

    2 : Socio cultural variants with


    special focus to Dialect And Register

    Module 2.3 : Home Language vs School


    Language
    SOCIO CULTURAL VARIANTS WITH SPECIAL
    FOCUS TO DIALECT AND REGISTER

    ► SYNCHRONIC AND DIACHRONIC variations.


    ► DIACHRONIC
    linguistic changes which take place over a long period of time.
    ► SYNCHRONIC
    variations of language as they exist at a given point of time.
    Varieties of language

    Diachronic Synchronic

    Dialect Register Non-Native


    varieties

    ➔ Field, style, mode


    ➔ Static, formal ,
    Regional Social consultative,
    Dialect Dialect casual,intimate…
    DIALECT
    ► Meaning
    ► The variety of language used by a particular group of individuals is called dialect.
    ► The variations in the use of the same language are known as dialects.
    ► Eg: Yorkshire, Kentish, Deby, Braj-Bhasha, Khari- Boli etc. American, African, Canadian,
    Australian etc
    ► DEFINITION
    ► Adams: Dialect is defined as a variety of language spoken by a group of people that is
    systematically different from other varieties of language.
    ► 2 Types of dialects are;
    1. REGIONAL
    ► dialect spoken in a particular area.
    ► English (National Variation) – American, Indian, Canadian, Australian
    ► English – Yorkshire, Kentish, Derby etc
    ► Hindi – Braj-bhasha, Khari-boli etc
    DIALECT
    2. SOCIAL DIALECT/ SOCIOLECT/CLASS DIALECTS
    ► dialect based on some social stratifications.
    ► Like profession, socio-economic status, education, caste etc.
    ► Example brahmin, Namboodiri dialects, upper class lower class dialects , educated
    and uneducated speech.
    DIALECTOLOGY
    The study of dialects is known as dialectology.
    Standard and Non-standard Dialects.
    ➔ SD- standardised
    ● used by upper class/ elite people
    ● prestigious
    ● Codified-
    ● highest social status
    ● considered as language
    ● used in educational context-
    ➔ NSD- Non standardized
    ● used by lower class people
    ● lacks prestige
    ● considered as dialect.
    REGISTER
    ❖ There are variations based on subject matter dealt with, disciples or occupations
    engaged in, field of activity etc.
    ❖ Meaning
    ❖ A register is the variety of language used for a particular social setting or group.
    Eg: The word DEATH
    ★ Passed away ★ മണ്മറഞ്ഞു
    ★ Move on ★ മരണമടഞ്ഞു
    ★ Expired ★ ചരിഞ്ഞു
    ★ Met his end ★ മൃതിയടഞ്ഞു
    ★ Breathed his end ★ മാേണാട് േചർന്നു
    REGISTER- Types
    1. Field variations
    Based on difeerent field/profession.
    Eg: legal ,journalistic,medidacal etc.
    2. Stylistic variations
    Based on the attitude, intention, purpose, preference, and relationship of the speaker
    with the listener.
    3. Mode of expression
    Based on the mode or medium of expression.
    ie written and spoken words.
    REGISTER- Types
    4. Static resister/ frozen register
    It is fixed and never changes. Eg: Bible, Quran, Gita
    5. Formal register
    Used in formal settings. Eg: Interview, meetings, public spaces etc.
    6. Consultative register
    Standard form of communication. Eg : teacher- student, client-lawyer, doctor-patient etc.
    7. Casual register
    Used in informal talk/speech. Eg: Between friends, neighbours, relatives etc
    8. Intimate register
    Private communication. Eg: Between husband & wife, lovers etc.
    Use or impact of dialects in education and its
    impact on student’s learning and achievement.
    ➔ Learning become more easy and effective
    ➔ Learning become better and more successful.
    ➔ Enables students to use their own potential
    ➔ Helps them to achieve deep learning.
    ➔ Enhance social, cognitive emotional and linguistic development of the learners’ in and
    out of school
    ➔ Cultural integration, expression of culture
    ➔ Helps to keep the unity of a nation
    ➔ Enables students to have adequate educational resources.
    Home language, L1 or First language
    ➢ The language a person learn first.
    ➢ Language we use at home- day to day interaction
    ➢ Language that learnt at home
    ➢ Best known language
    ➢ No formalities
    ➢ Mother tongue/ native language.
    ➢ Learn naturally
    ➢ Language one use most
    ➢ Learns completely
    ➢ No instructions required for learning
    ➢
    School Language, L2 or Second language
    ➢ Language a person learn after the 1st language.
    ➢ Language used in a school. teacher-pupil, pupil-teacher and pupil-pupil.
    ➢ Medium of communication/study
    ➢ Standard language
    ➢ Compulsory language
    ➢ Formal language, standard form and structure
    ➢ Useful for future purpose
    ➢ Educated class use this language
    ➢ dictionary/book language
    ➢ Provides higher status in society
    ➢
    Foreign Language
    ➢ The language used abroad
    ➢ No role in other countries.
    ➢ Useful for tourism and employment purposes.
    ➢ Eg Chinese, french german etc
    Language used in Teaching subjects-
    Issues and challenges

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