Basic Concepts in Sociolinguistics

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This book series introduces learners to fundamental concepts in sociolinguistics, compiled into one volume. The first part covers sociolinguistic variation, exploring the motivations behind language variation across different linguistic levels, including lexical, phonological, morphological, and syntactic. The second part delves into multilingualism and language contact, explaining linguistic repertoires and the functional distribution of language varieties. Key concepts such as code-switching, pidgins, creoles, diglossia, and language shift are also discussed. The third part examines the social correlates of language variation, focusing on aspects like social class, gender, networks, and communities of practice. It introduces linguistic politeness and ethnolinguistic vitality. The series features illustrations and graphics to aid understanding, exercises following each section, and clear explanations of keywords. It is organized thematically, with a jargon-free approach suitable for beginners. Key topics include sociolinguistic variation, lexical and phonological variation, language choice, regional and social dialects, politeness, and more. This zero-level course is designed for learners with no prior background in linguistics or sociolinguistics.