extra theory - language and diversity

Question 1

Herrgard (lang and occupation)

Answer 1

• Efficiency is key in time constrained situations
• Jargon helps with this (but only situationally)

Question 2

Name Grice’s maxims

Answer 2

• Quality (truthful)
• Relevancy (relevant)
• Quantity (informative)
• Manner (clear and concise)

Question 3

Jenny Chapman (lang and occupation)

Answer 3

• Jargon hinders understanding
• Masks real meaning
• A substitute for actually thinking about goals

Question 4

Colleen Glenney (lang and occupation)

Answer 4

Jargon can be used as a tool for effectively and meaningfully conveying information and allowing accuracy

Question 5

Spolsky (lang and occupation)

Answer 5

• Jargon helps you feel more included and bonds members within a group
• Using it shows you’re part of a discourse community
• However, this goes both ways, and it also plays an exclusionary role

Question 6

What is enregisterment?

Answer 6

Associating a way of speaking with a stereotyped social persona

Question 7

Amanda Cole and Ingrid Tieken-Boon van Ostade

Answer 7

• Compared Haagse Harry with British chavs
• Chavs are consistently conveyed in English media as not speaking clearly/articulately and portrayals of them show inherent bias towards working class
• However, Haagse Harry is the Dutch equivalent of a fictional chav (like Vicky Pollard) and his accent has much more positive connotations.
• Haagse Harry speaks Broad Haags which has been codified and is used in local adverts, publications and songs
• Shows how much enregisterment in society influences accent bias