Eva Hoffman’s Lost in Translation:A life in a New Language is prominent in that it spares no effort elaborating on the author’s personal experience in acquiring her second language(L2)English from the view of sociol...Eva Hoffman’s Lost in Translation:A life in a New Language is prominent in that it spares no effort elaborating on the author’s personal experience in acquiring her second language(L2)English from the view of sociolinguistics.In this vein,by in vestigating the underlined relationship between language learners’cultural identity and language identity from the perspective of sociolinguistics,the paper aims to explore the possibilities of assisting L2 learners reach a balance in their biological,cultural,so cial,and psychological domains of life.展开更多
It is widely acknowledged that sociolinguistics is the study of language in certain context concerned with our society.Sociolinguistics and linguistics are intrinsically related to each other,but there has been differ...It is widely acknowledged that sociolinguistics is the study of language in certain context concerned with our society.Sociolinguistics and linguistics are intrinsically related to each other,but there has been difference as well.Linguistics research deals with language system itself,which belongs to the micro level on the one hand;many phenomena reflect discrimination in language classroom,these discrimination are caused by social factors to a certain degree.This paper makes a brief analysis of discrimination in language classroom from the perspective of sociolinguistics,which deals with many issues such as depiction of language discrimination、analysis of phenomenon and accordinglysolved measures.展开更多
This study surveyed what problems and puzzles college students have in English speaking and listening. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 157 English-major students in South-Central University for Nationalitie...This study surveyed what problems and puzzles college students have in English speaking and listening. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 157 English-major students in South-Central University for Nationalities. The result suggests that they seemed to be very anxious in communicating in English. Their problems are analyzed from the perspective of sociolinguistics and traced back to the way they are taught. This study calls for awareness of the current problems in college English listening and speaking course and provides solutions to them.展开更多
My Fair Lady is a movie about how a poor flower girl is turned into a graceful lady by changing the language she speaks with the help of a linguist.It demonstrates the great influence that language exerts on a person&...My Fair Lady is a movie about how a poor flower girl is turned into a graceful lady by changing the language she speaks with the help of a linguist.It demonstrates the great influence that language exerts on a person's experience.This paper tries to analyze the movie from the perspective of sociolinguistics,especially the language variations caused by region,class,and gender difference,with the aim of helping the reader to have a better understanding of the movie and displaying the charm of language.展开更多
This paper aims at discussing the influence and enlightenment of sociolinguistics to English teaching.Sociolinguistics studies language major in studying social factors.This research way plays a role on English teachi...This paper aims at discussing the influence and enlightenment of sociolinguistics to English teaching.Sociolinguistics studies language major in studying social factors.This research way plays a role on English teaching of students.展开更多
The related theory of sociolinguistics has positivesignificance to the English teaching practice innovation. By myown teaching experience,I will analyze the corelated relationshipbetween Sociolinguistics and English t...The related theory of sociolinguistics has positivesignificance to the English teaching practice innovation. By myown teaching experience,I will analyze the corelated relationshipbetween Sociolinguistics and English teaching, then furtherstudying the sociolinguistic theory such as students’ awareness ofcross-culture.展开更多
studies how a language fits into the society in which it is used. Sociolinguistics by was published in 1998 by Oxford University Press. The book consists of four sections: Survey, Readings, References, Glossary. Spols...studies how a language fits into the society in which it is used. Sociolinguistics by was published in 1998 by Oxford University Press. The book consists of four sections: Survey, Readings, References, Glossary. Spolsky's Sociolinguistics is a commendable overview of the field of language, and one that will serve as an excellent resource for scholars as well as a textbook for students and even lay展开更多
This paper which investigates the place of sociolinguistics in the society with particular reference to Nigeria draws its data from primary sources like personal and public speeches as well as secondary sources like t...This paper which investigates the place of sociolinguistics in the society with particular reference to Nigeria draws its data from primary sources like personal and public speeches as well as secondary sources like textbooks,journals,internet materials,etc.The researcher uses a combination of descriptive approach and the theoretical framework of linguistic and communicative competence to analyze the data.The study reveals that sociolinguistics as an area of language study has been a tool without which it will be too difficult if not impossible for human beings to inhabit in the society.From the study,it is observed that in a society with particular reference to Nigeria,sociolinguistics is relevant in all aspects of human life such as communication,education,politics,administration/government,theatre arts,mass communication(advertisements),creation of new words to accommodate the new concepts in the society,criminology/forensic,oratory,etc.展开更多
This article is about the study of speech act of the main character Wang Lung and other characters in The Good Earth from the perspective of sociolinguistics instead of literary criticism.This article analyses how the...This article is about the study of speech act of the main character Wang Lung and other characters in The Good Earth from the perspective of sociolinguistics instead of literary criticism.This article analyses how the personality,social class,gender,age,region,culture and so on are embodied in speech act by the theory of dialect,power and solidarity.展开更多
The distinctive form of language emerged from the Internet is gaining more and more attention these days. In fact, different theories and methodologies can support to explain the phenomenon of the Internet language. F...The distinctive form of language emerged from the Internet is gaining more and more attention these days. In fact, different theories and methodologies can support to explain the phenomenon of the Internet language. Furthermore, language and identity in sociolinguistic domain can help study the relationship between the Internet language and its users. Taking a popular online discussion board Tianya.cn as an example, the affirmation of a virtual community's identity can be established through using its distinctive language.展开更多
It is universally acknowledged that language is used for the purposes of communication. However, in traditional class language learning is treated as a process of acquiring knowledge, ignoring the most significant goa...It is universally acknowledged that language is used for the purposes of communication. However, in traditional class language learning is treated as a process of acquiring knowledge, ignoring the most significant goal of language acquisition. Considering this situation, this paper mainly focuses on the theory which has shed some new light on language teaching and learning.In the beginning, the significance of the socio-cultural theory in language teaching will be introduced and then comes the main characteristics, finally, the implication of it on language learning and teaching.展开更多
From the perspective of sociolinguistics, this paper applies both observation method of covert investigation and oral inter-view to study the hawking language in Guangzhou, including its distribution area, code types,...From the perspective of sociolinguistics, this paper applies both observation method of covert investigation and oral inter-view to study the hawking language in Guangzhou, including its distribution area, code types, content and its relationships with districts and businesses.The survey results show that hawking language reflects the social language stratification condition in Guangzhou.展开更多
文摘Eva Hoffman’s Lost in Translation:A life in a New Language is prominent in that it spares no effort elaborating on the author’s personal experience in acquiring her second language(L2)English from the view of sociolinguistics.In this vein,by in vestigating the underlined relationship between language learners’cultural identity and language identity from the perspective of sociolinguistics,the paper aims to explore the possibilities of assisting L2 learners reach a balance in their biological,cultural,so cial,and psychological domains of life.
文摘It is widely acknowledged that sociolinguistics is the study of language in certain context concerned with our society.Sociolinguistics and linguistics are intrinsically related to each other,but there has been difference as well.Linguistics research deals with language system itself,which belongs to the micro level on the one hand;many phenomena reflect discrimination in language classroom,these discrimination are caused by social factors to a certain degree.This paper makes a brief analysis of discrimination in language classroom from the perspective of sociolinguistics,which deals with many issues such as depiction of language discrimination、analysis of phenomenon and accordinglysolved measures.
文摘This study surveyed what problems and puzzles college students have in English speaking and listening. A questionnaire survey was conducted among 157 English-major students in South-Central University for Nationalities. The result suggests that they seemed to be very anxious in communicating in English. Their problems are analyzed from the perspective of sociolinguistics and traced back to the way they are taught. This study calls for awareness of the current problems in college English listening and speaking course and provides solutions to them.
文摘My Fair Lady is a movie about how a poor flower girl is turned into a graceful lady by changing the language she speaks with the help of a linguist.It demonstrates the great influence that language exerts on a person's experience.This paper tries to analyze the movie from the perspective of sociolinguistics,especially the language variations caused by region,class,and gender difference,with the aim of helping the reader to have a better understanding of the movie and displaying the charm of language.
文摘This paper aims at discussing the influence and enlightenment of sociolinguistics to English teaching.Sociolinguistics studies language major in studying social factors.This research way plays a role on English teaching of students.
文摘The related theory of sociolinguistics has positivesignificance to the English teaching practice innovation. By myown teaching experience,I will analyze the corelated relationshipbetween Sociolinguistics and English teaching, then furtherstudying the sociolinguistic theory such as students’ awareness ofcross-culture.
文摘studies how a language fits into the society in which it is used. Sociolinguistics by was published in 1998 by Oxford University Press. The book consists of four sections: Survey, Readings, References, Glossary. Spolsky's Sociolinguistics is a commendable overview of the field of language, and one that will serve as an excellent resource for scholars as well as a textbook for students and even lay
文摘This paper which investigates the place of sociolinguistics in the society with particular reference to Nigeria draws its data from primary sources like personal and public speeches as well as secondary sources like textbooks,journals,internet materials,etc.The researcher uses a combination of descriptive approach and the theoretical framework of linguistic and communicative competence to analyze the data.The study reveals that sociolinguistics as an area of language study has been a tool without which it will be too difficult if not impossible for human beings to inhabit in the society.From the study,it is observed that in a society with particular reference to Nigeria,sociolinguistics is relevant in all aspects of human life such as communication,education,politics,administration/government,theatre arts,mass communication(advertisements),creation of new words to accommodate the new concepts in the society,criminology/forensic,oratory,etc.
文摘This article is about the study of speech act of the main character Wang Lung and other characters in The Good Earth from the perspective of sociolinguistics instead of literary criticism.This article analyses how the personality,social class,gender,age,region,culture and so on are embodied in speech act by the theory of dialect,power and solidarity.
文摘The distinctive form of language emerged from the Internet is gaining more and more attention these days. In fact, different theories and methodologies can support to explain the phenomenon of the Internet language. Furthermore, language and identity in sociolinguistic domain can help study the relationship between the Internet language and its users. Taking a popular online discussion board Tianya.cn as an example, the affirmation of a virtual community's identity can be established through using its distinctive language.
文摘It is universally acknowledged that language is used for the purposes of communication. However, in traditional class language learning is treated as a process of acquiring knowledge, ignoring the most significant goal of language acquisition. Considering this situation, this paper mainly focuses on the theory which has shed some new light on language teaching and learning.In the beginning, the significance of the socio-cultural theory in language teaching will be introduced and then comes the main characteristics, finally, the implication of it on language learning and teaching.
文摘From the perspective of sociolinguistics, this paper applies both observation method of covert investigation and oral inter-view to study the hawking language in Guangzhou, including its distribution area, code types, content and its relationships with districts and businesses.The survey results show that hawking language reflects the social language stratification condition in Guangzhou.
