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UndervisningsmateriellEngelsk 2Vg3

Arbeidsark: Sociolinguistics — Language, Power and Identity

Delt av Thomas Borthne-Skattum3. mai 2026

📝 Sociolinguistics — Language, Power and Identity

Arbeidsark for Vg3 Engelsk 2


Name: ________________________ Date: _______________


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Task 1: Fill in the Missing Words 📝


Complete the sentences with words from the word bank.


Word bank: *sociolect, code-switching, dialect, accent, prestige, linguistic prejudice*


  • A _________________ is a language variety associated with a particular social group or class.

  • When a bilingual person moves between languages in the same conversation, it's called _________________.

  • Judging someone based on how they speak is an example of _________________.

  • Your _________________ shows how you pronounce words and is influenced by geography and background.

  • Some language varieties have more _________________ in society, especially those used by powerful groups.

  • A _________________ includes distinct grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation unique to a region or social group.

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    Task 2: Matching — Concepts and Definitions ✅


    Draw a line to match each concept with its correct definition.


    | Concept | Definition |

    |---|---|

    | A. Sociolinguistics | 1. Moving between languages or varieties in one conversation |

    | B. Code-switching | 2. The study of how language shapes and reflects society |

    | C. Sociolect | 3. A language variety associated with a particular social group |

    | D. Linguistic prejudice | 4. Judging people based on how they speak |


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    Task 3: Short Answer Questions 📝


    Answer in 1-2 complete sentences.


    3a) Why is language never "neutral"? What does it reflect?


    _________________________________________________________________


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    3b) Give an example of code-switching from your own life or from a situation you know.


    _________________________________________________________________


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    3c) How can accent or dialect affect someone's opportunities in society?


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