S curve model

who came up with the S Curve model

• chen

what is the S Curve model based on?

• lang change can occur at a slow pace creating the initial curve of the ‘s’

• increases speed as it becomes more common and accepted

• slow down when fully intergrated

3 parts of the S Curve

• potential

• implementation

• diffusion

potential?

when a new words/forms/phrases ect. are introduced

implementation?

the change spreads; more people use it

diffusion?

• The rate at which is grows/slows/stops as most people are using it.

• however there are some who refuse to use the change)