Language and Social Groups

Who is associated with the concepts of "restricted code" and "elaborated code" in sociolinguistics?

• Noam Chomsky

• Ferdinand de Saussure

• Basil Bernstein

• Roman Jakobson

What is the deficit model of language and social class known to critique?

• The educational system's approach to teaching mathematics

• The linguistic interactions between different social classes

• The economic policies influencing educational opportunities

• The relationship between language use and social class

What year did the BBC and a group of academics introduce a new measure for social class?

• 2010

• 2013

• 2015

• 2018

Which of the following is NOT a factor in the new measure of social class introduced by the BBC and academics?

• Household income

• Rent or own property

• Political affiliation

• Savings

According to the new measure of social class, which of these factors is considered?

• The brand of car owned

• The kinds of people you mix with

• The number of vacations taken annually

• The type of watch worn

What does 'cultural capital' refer to in the context of the new social class measure?

• Investments in stocks and bonds

• Cultural activities you engage in

• Ownership of cultural artifacts

• Knowledge of multiple languages

According to Eckert (2000), how did the Jocks participate in American high school life?

• They were rebellious and refused to participate.

• They participated enthusiastically.

• They were critical of other groups.

• They used non-standard language and swore often.

What type of language did the Burnouts use in American high schools as described by Eckert (2000)?

• Standard language with less swearing.

• Non-standard language with frequent swearing.

• Only standard language.

• Only non-standard language.

What conclusion does Eckert (2000) draw about language use among different social groups in American high schools?

• Language is not influenced by social groups.

• People tend to speak more like those with whom they share social practices and values.

• All groups use a similar type of language.

• Language use is not a key factor in identity.

How did the Jocks and Burnouts view each other's language according to Eckert (2000)?

• They appreciated each other's language style.

• They were indifferent to each other's language.

• Each group was critical of the other group's language.

• They adopted elements from each other's language.