Linguistic Diversity and Change · Autumn Term
Language and Social Identity
Analyzing how sociolects and ethnolects function as markers of group belonging and exclusion.
Key Questions
- 1How do individuals use code-switching to navigate different social hierarchies?
- 2To what extent does prestige language reinforce existing class structures?
- 3How does the use of slang serve as a tool for linguistic innovation and rebellion?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: English Language - Language and IdentityA-Level: English Language - Language Variation
Year: Year 13
Subject: English
Unit: Linguistic Diversity and Change
Period: Autumn Term
Suggested Methodologies
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