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The process in which a speaker adjusts their language style when communicating with a specific audience.

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People decide to choose words that best fit in a particular context, and what level of intonation should be employed with some utterances.

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The Influence of Language on Perception: Exploring the Sapir-Whorf ...

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Every culture has created its own system of symbols and meanings, and grammatical structures to communicate with the community members.

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Analyzes the relationship between language, entity and status, emphasizing the importance of context in the interpretation of language and its impact on social interactions.

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Register refers to the specialized vocabulary and language style used in specific situations, professions, or topics.

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The situational context refers to language variations used in specific social or cultural settings, such as religious ceremonies, courtrooms, or formal gatherings, where specific vocabulary and expressions are expected.

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The occupational context focuses on the specialized language and jargon used within particular professions or fields, such as medical terminology among doctors, legal language among lawyers, or technical terms in engineering.

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The topical context relates to language variation based on subject matter, where specific vocabulary is used when discussing particular topics, such as linguistic terms in language studies, mathematical expressions in academic settings, or scientific terminology in biology

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Definition: Discourse patterns refer to the way ideas are structured in speech or writing.

Cultural Impact: Different languages and cultures organize information differently.
Communication Issues: Differences in discourse structures can lead to misunderstandings.
Case of Robyn Kina:

She was imprisoned due to a lack of intercultural understanding in court.

Her responses in her Aboriginal language did not align with Western legal expectations.

In Aboriginal Australian culture, silence is a common response to direct questions.

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Explanation: Discourse Patterns and Culture

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Explanation: Discourse Patterns and Culture

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Relationship between Language and Social Class:

Socioeconomic status influences the way people speak.

Different groups use distinct linguistic registers (e.g., journalists vs. waiters).

Cognition as a Social Process:

It develops through interaction with the social environment.
Bernstein’s Theory:

A restricted linguistic code may limit perception and thought.

The working class might face cognitive barriers due to their linguistic repertoire.

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Howard Giles, a British social psychologist of language.

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Speech Convergence: Adjusting speech to become more similar to the listener’s.

Purpose: Enhances communication, attention, and participation.

Example: A teacher simplifies language for beginner English learners.

Speech Divergence: Maintaining or emphasizing one’s language style to establish differences.

Purpose: To express disagreement or reinforce identity.

Example: Arab nations issuing an oil communiqué in Arabic instead of English as a political statement.

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The social roles and status of the participants influence the choice of language, even in close relationships, may require the use of formal terms.

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Linguistic variation according to status.

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Linguistic variation according to status.

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In a court of law a lawyer treats a judge with formal respect regardless of their personal relationship.

In politics and religion titles and forms of courtesy reinforce hierarchies.

In the family, language is more close and emotional but may change at formal events or meetings.

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Explanation: Language, social class and cognition

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Explanation: Language, social class and cognition

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1. Style: The distinct manner in which language is used, influenced by personal choice, audience, and purpose.

2. Context: The setting and circumstances in which communication occurs.

3. Register: The level of formality in speech or writing.

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Understanding Style

Formal Style: Precise, structured, and professional; often used in academic and legal settings.

Example: In accordance with the regulations, all participants must sign the consent form.

Informal Style: Conversational, relaxed, and personal; used with friends and close acquaintances.

Example: Hey! Wanna grab a coffee later?

Neutral Style: Direct and balanced, suitable for everyday use.

Example: Please submit your assignment by Friday.

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DALL·E 2025-02-21 21.40.01 - A triptych illustration showing three different conversational contexts_ 1) A casual scene of two friends texting, one asking about last night’s plans

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2. Understanding Register

Formal Register

Used in professional, legal, or academic settings.

Precise and structured language.

No slang or contractions.

Example: Could you tell the court where you were on the night of March 17th?

Informal Register

Used in casual conversations.

Slang, contractions, and personal expressions.

Example: Where were you last night? I called you for the movies.

Neutral Register

Used in everyday communication with slight formality.

Clear and direct language.

Example: Did you go out last night, Jimmy?

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Context and How It Affects Language

Who is speaking? (Teacher, friend, lawyer, etc.)

Who is the addressee? (Student, peer, court, etc.)

Where is the conversation happening? (School, home, court, etc.)

What is the purpose of communication? (Casual talk, legal inquiry, class discussion)

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Explanation: Style, context, and registration

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Explanation: Style, context, and registration