Linguistic Variation and Change: Current Trends in Sociolinguistic Theory
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Description
This advanced level course in sociolinguistics aims to consolidate knowledge and skills acquired in
Year 2 by thoroughly exploring the social correlates of language variation and change. The first part
of this module will move beyond the variationist paradigm and will investigate systematic and
inherent variation in synchronic and diachronic linguistics by exploring the complex inter-relationship
between the macro-societal and micro-interactional levels. In the second part of this module, students
will be encouraged to explore variability at different levels of the linguistic system by looking at the
impact of issues such as mobility, contact and the internet in shaping current sociolinguistic theory.
