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Learning Content
Sociolinguistics: Language in Society
Time Frame: Week 4 Quarter: Preliminary OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the students CAN:
1. Introduce sociolinguistics as the study of language in social
context. 2. Discuss key concepts such as diglossia, code-switching, and language ideology. 3. Analyze sociolinguistic phenomena in real-life situations and communities.
CONTENT GENERALIZATION: Analyzing Sociolinguistics explores how language use is influenced by social factors such as class, ethnicity, gender, and power dynamics within society, and how linguistic choices can reflect and perpetuate social hierarchies. LEARNING ACTIVITIES
I. PRELIMINARIES A. Review/Drill: "Language in Society Quiz" - Students will participate in a quiz reviewing basic concepts of language in social context, including the definition of sociolinguistics. B. Motivation: "Language Detective" - Students will be given scenarios where understanding sociolinguistic concepts could be useful, sparking their interest in the subject. C. Activating Prior Knowledge: 1. How do you think language is influenced by the society we live in? 2. Can you think of situations where people use different languages or variations of a language depending on the social context? II. LESSON DEVELOPMENT: A. Presentation of Concept: Introduction to Sociolinguistics: Define sociolinguistics as the study of how language is used and influenced by social factors such as culture, society, and identity. Key Concepts: Diglossia: Explain the coexistence of two varieties of the same language within a community, each serving different functions. Code-switching: Discuss the practice of alternating between two or more languages or language varieties within a conversation. Language Ideology: Explore beliefs and attitudes about language held by individuals or communities, influencing language use and perceptions. B. Broadening of Concept: Activity Title: "Diglossia Debate" - Students research and debate the advantages and disadvantages of diglossia in multilingual societies. Activity Title: "Code-Switching Roleplay" - Students act out scenarios demonstrating code-switching in various social contexts, such as home, school, and work. Activity Title: "Language Ideology Analysis" - Students analyze media representations or public discourse to identify and critique underlying language ideologies. C. Integration (Four-pronged): a. Value Integration: Discuss the importance of understanding sociolinguistics in promoting communication and harmony in diverse communities. b. Lesson Across Discipline: Explore how sociolinguistic concepts are applied in fields such as education, psychology, and anthropology. c. Biblical Passage: Reflect on the story of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9) and its implications for language diversity and social dynamics. d. Social Orientation: Discuss how sociolinguistic phenomena like diglossia and code-switching reflect cultural values and social hierarchies in different communities, including Filipino society. III. Assessment: 1. Sociolinguistic Survey: Design and conduct a survey to explore language attitudes, usage, and identity in a specific community. 2. Social Interaction Analysis: Analyze transcripts of social interactions and discuss how language reflects social structures and relationships.
Prepared by Checked by Approved by
Mr. Ryan Jimenez, MAELS Edgar R. Eslit, PhD Ritzcen A. Durango,
PhD. CAS Faculty Dean, CAS Vice President for Academic Affairs
