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Peer reviewedHartig, Matthias – Linguistics, 1976
This paper examines language variation in terms of overdetermination and underdetermination of structural information as related to grammatical rules and the structure of social behavior. (CLK)
Descriptors: Grammar, Language Patterns, Language Usage, Language Variation
Peer reviewedFerguson, Charles A. – Language in Society, 1976
The use of interpersonal verbal routines such as greetings and thanks is examined as a universal phenomenon of human languages. Examples from Syrian Arabic, American English and other languages are used to show differing patterns of structure and use, susceptible of grammatical and sociolinguistic analysis. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Arabic, Language Acquisition, Language Patterns, Language Universals
Andersen, Elaine S. – 1977
A study was undertaken to determine whether young children are aware of sociolinguistic and social interactional differences in language use and of the appropriateness of varied linguistic forms in particular situations, roles and relationship. The speech of 24 children ranging in age from 3 years, 9 months to 7 years, 1 month was recorded in…
Descriptors: Child Language, Communicative Competence (Languages), Language Acquisition, Language Patterns
