About this episode
This episode discusses how the concept of diglossia can explain various social dynamics in communities that use multiple languages or varieties.
lingthusiasm:Lingthusiasm Episode 113: Why “it’s a diglossia!” explains so many social dynamicsIn some communities, everyone regularly uses two languages or varieties according to the social...
Topics covered
- diglossia
- social dynamics
- bilingualism
- language variety
- community language use
Keywords
- diglossia
- social dynamics
- bilingualism
- language use
- community
- language variety
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: lingthusiasm, Lingthusiasm Episode 113
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