Sociolinguistics Readings- Yule

how does Yule define sociolinguistics

the study of how langauge varies depending on social factors like class, gender, age, ethnicity, context

how does Yule define covert and overt prestige

• overt prestige comes from usage of standard language forms

• covert prestige comes from usage of non-standard forms valued withing a group identity

how does Yule define cuture

as socially acquired knowledge linked to shared beliefs, values and assumptions

what does Yule define as taboo and euphemism

• taboo are socially restricted words

• euphemisms are indirect and polite alternatives

what is Yule’s takeaway about sociolingsuitics

that language and culture and deeply interconnected and language has the ability to both reflect cultural values and shape habitual thinking patterns