Finals

Question 1

The language of a political, cultural and social unit. It is generally developed and used as a symbol of national unity. Its function is to identify the nation and unite its people.

Answer 1

National Language

Question 2

Simply a language used for government business. Its function is primarily utilitarian rather than symbolic.

Answer 2

Official Language

Question 3

Deliberate language change

Answer 3

Language Planning

Question 4

What are the 4 steps for developing a code for official use?

Answer 4

1. Selection
   2.Codification
   3.Elaboration
   4.Securing Acceptance

Question 5

Choosing the variety/code to be developed for official use.

Answer 5

Selection

Question 6

Standardising its structural or linguistic features also known as Corpus Planning

Answer 6

Codification

Question 7

Extending a code’s functions for use in new domains while developing a code for official use.

Answer 7

Elaboration

Question 8

Predicting and controlling the people’s attitude towards the code in development for official use, also known as Status/Prestige Control

Answer 8

Securing Acceptance

Question 9

What are the two official languages of Paraguay?

Answer 9

Guarani and Spanish