SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN TIME AND SPACE
Abstract
This thesis explores the relationship between language and society, examining how language use varies across different social contexts and over time. Drawing on key concepts from sociolinguistics, it investigates how factors such as social class, gender, ethnicity, and region shape language variation. The thesis examines how language reflects and influences social change, considering topics such as language shift, accommodation, and revitalization. Additionally, it explores the spatial dimensions of language use, examining how geographic factors influence language variation and the role of language in shaping regional and national identities. The thesis integrates empirical research with theoretical frameworks to provide insights into the complex interplay between language and society in time and space.
Key words. Sociolinguistics, Language variation, Social stratification, Geographic variation, Historical context
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