TOPIC 2 SOCIOLINGUISTICS

What is diglossia in a multilingual speech community?

• Diglossia in a multilingual community is the coexistence of two varieties of a language, one used in formal situations and the other in informal situations.

• La diglossia in a community of multilingual speakers is the coexistence of two different dialects rather than two varieties of a language.

• The diglossia in a multilingual community is the coexistence of two varieties of a language, one used in informal situations and the other in formal situations.

• La diglossia in a multilingual community is the coexistence of two different languages rather than two varieties of a language.

Why is it important to choose your variety or code in a multilingual community?

• To ensure effective communication and avoid misunderstandings.

• To confuse other participants

• To limit linguistic diversity

• To increase the communication barrier

Explain the concept of code-switching in the context of a multilingual speech community.

• The code-switching refers to the alternation between different languages or linguistic codes in a multilingual community.

• The code-switching is the adaptation of a single language to be used by different multilingual communities.

• The code-switching is the modification of linguistic laws in a multilingual community.

• The code-switching involves the automatic translation from one language to another in a multilingual community.

What is the difference between code-switching and code-mixing in multilingual speech?

• In code-switching, linguistic elements from different languages are combined in a single sentence, while in code-mixing, there is a switch from one language to another within the same sentence.

• In code-switching, there is a switch from one language to another within the same sentence, while in code-mixing, linguistic elements from different languages are combined in a single sentence.

• Code-switching and code-mixing are interchangeable terms that mean the same thing in multilingual speech.

• In code-switching, numerical codes are used to communicate, while in code-mixing, alphabetical codes are used.

How can code-switching affect an individual's identity in a multilingual community?

• How can code-switching affect an individual's identity in a multilingual community?

• Code-switching always strengthens an individual's identity in a multilingual community.

• Code-switching only affects an individual's identity in a monolingual community.

• Code-switching can influence the perception of an individual's linguistic and cultural identity in a multilingual community.

• Code-switching has no impact on an individual's identity in a multilingual community.

What is the role of education in preserving linguistic varieties in a multilingual community?

• Education actually contributes to the disappearance of local languages in a multilingual community

• Education has no impact on the preservation of linguistic varieties

• Education only promotes the use of a dominant language instead of preserving linguistic diversity

• Education fosters respect and appreciation for all languages, promotes the teaching of local languages, and preserves linguistic diversity through specific educational programs.

What factors can influence the choice of a code in a situation of diglossia?

• Communicative situation, social context, linguistic and cultural identity, speakers' attitudes.

• Favorite color of the speakers

• Geographical distance between speakers

• Number of syllables in words

What is the importance of intercultural communication in a multilingual community?

• What is the importance of intercultural communication in a multilingual community?

• Intercultural communication promotes understanding and cooperation among people from different cultures and languages in a multilingual community.

• Intercultural communication has no impact on the coexistence of a multilingual community.

• Intercultural communication generates conflicts and divisions in a multilingual community.

How can code switching affect social cohesion in a multilingual community?

• How can code switching affect social cohesion in a multilingual community?

• Code switching can affect social cohesion by creating communication barriers and exclusion in the community.

• Code switching can reduce cultural diversity in the community

• Code switching has no impact on the social cohesion of a multilingual community

• Code switching can improve social cohesion by promoting linguistic diversity

What strategies can be used to promote the inclusion of all linguistic varieties in a multilingual community?

• Limit access to services in different languages

• Promote bilingual education, celebrate linguistic diversity, offer translations and services in different languages, and encourage intercultural communication.

• Prohibit the use of minority languages

• Ignore linguistic diversity in the community