Farhan Ihsas, English-100 (Lippi-Green Chapter 1, The Standard Language Myth)
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Lippi-Green (2011) “The Linguistic Facts of Life”
We are not reading this text in full, and you won’t be studying it at length. Instead, your purpose in interacting with this text is to:
Get some foundational knowledge of how Lippi-Green thinks about language.
Get an introduction to Standard Language Ideology, which is the focus of the next text we will study in detail (from later in this same book)
See an example of rhetorical elements pointed out in a text
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Read through the text, focusing on rhetorical elements. So, read the professor’s annotations and the pieces of the texts that he has pointed out. Tell me: what is the purpose of this chapter, and what is it mainly about?
This content looks to be trying to draw attention to the differences that exist between the realities of language and the opinions of non-linguists especially prescriptivists about language variety, structure, and social consequences. The primary goal is to remove myths about language, including those related to speech vs written language, variety, and the legitimacy of prescriptivist viewpoints. The chapter highlights how non-linguists frequently misunderstand or overlook linguistic realities, such as the fundamental distinctions between spoken and written language, the diversity within spoken language, and the social reasons behind language usage.
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Find out: What is a prescriptivist? You can look up a definition or find one from Lippi-Green in the article. Or both! Paste your definition(s) here and tell me where you found it/them: Following prescriptive grammar rules and advocating for the enforcement of linguistic norms or standards for language use is what defines a prescriptivist. They frequently support what they consider to be the "correct" way to speak, and they may label linguistic
variations as wrong or wrong. I found the definition in New World Encyclopedia. 3)
Look through the article, focusing on the largest headings. Read each heading and skim the section, especially the beginning and end of the section. What are the 5 linguistic facts of life? Copy the headings here and briefly
describe the section of the article. ENGH 100 | M. MACK
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Heading
What does that seem to mean?
All spoken language changes
Language changes over time
All spoken languages are equal in linguistic terms
All spoken languages are equivalent in terms of their ability to communicate and express complex ideas.
Grammaticality does not equal communicative effectiveness
When using language, grammaticality does not always translate into efficient communication.
Written language and spoken language are historically, structurally, and functionally fundamentally different creatures
Spoken and written language provide fundamentally different goals and have different historical roots and basic characteristics.
Variation is intrinsic to all spoken language at every level.
Every spoken language has variation, which is a fundamental element of all linguistic levels.
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Make a guess. What does Standard Language Ideology have to do with? How might Standard Language Ideology count as a literacy sponsor?
Standard Language Ideology is the term used to describe the idea that official environments, educational settings, and literary works should merely use one standard or "correct" form of language. Regarding the sponsoring of literacy. It is possible to view standard language literacy as an important aspect influencing literacy opportunities and behaviors. It serves as a sponsor by giving those who use the standard form of English access to opportunities, resources, and encouragement. The necessity of teaching and studying standard language is frequently emphasized in educational courses and programs that are influenced by standard language literacy. Students who speak different languages may be at a disadvantage in schools when teaching in the standard language is given priority. The assumption that standard language forms are the most prestigious and authentic is supported by the fact that they are usually utilized as standard and given priority.
ENGH 100 | M. MACK
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