Language vs Dialect
What are the three major differences between language and dialect?
1. Pronunciation
2. Lexicon
3. Syntax
What is another word for "water fountain" up North?
Bubbler
What are the two purposes of language?
1. To communicate by linking meaning with expression (grammatical competence).
2. To indicate belonging to a particulars group (communicative competence)
Can dialect derive from ethnicity, gender, age, and socioeconomic status?
Yes!
What three countries did we use to display the English dialects?
American English, UK English, Australian English
What are the three faces of language?
1. Expression
2. Meaning
3. Context
How do we know its a dialect instead of a different language?
1. If the two varieties of speech are mutually intelligible, they are usually dialects.
2. Political, cultural, or social belonging to a language group.
3. Dialects are not deficient and are not falling away from a standard.
What is the British word for french fries?
Chips
Is there a right and wrong in language?