The Language of Identity · Sociolinguistics

Slang, Jargon, and Belonging

Investigating how specialized language creates in-groups and excludes outsiders.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the use of slang reinforce a sense of community within youth subcultures?
  2. 2In what ways does professional jargon act as a barrier to accessibility in public discourse?
  3. 3How does the evolution of digital slang reflect changes in social interaction patterns?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9ELA11LA02AC9ELA11LY01
Year: Year 11
Subject: English
Unit: The Language of Identity
Period: Sociolinguistics

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