The Language of Identity · Sociolinguistics

Dialect and Social Status

Examining the relationship between regional accents, dialects, and perceived social authority.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why are certain dialects stigmatized while others are viewed as prestigious?
  2. 2How does code-switching allow individuals to navigate different social and professional environments?
  3. 3To what extent does language bias contribute to systemic inequality in the legal or education systems?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ELA11LA01AC9ELA11LA02
Year: Year 11
Subject: English
Unit: The Language of Identity
Period: Sociolinguistics

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