Language in Australia Flashcards
1
Q
What is aboriginal english?
A
An ethnolect
2
Q
List 3 reasons why aboriginals fluent in standard english may not speak it?
A
- To maintain culture
- Avoid “traitor” brand
- Fit into social groups
3
Q
What are the two main purposes for drawing on linguistic repetoire?
A
- Exploit norms
- Gain power and prestige
4
Q
What are aspirations?
A
- What people want
- How they want to be percieved
