CLASS TASK - ENG 209 - WEEK 1

 📖 Reading

Chapter 1, Pages 1–3 of An Introduction to Sociolinguistics by Janet Holmes and Nick Wilson
(Available in the Faculty Library)

📑 Reading Guide – Understanding Sociolinguistics

• How would you define sociolinguistics based on your reading?
• What does the book say about the relationship between language and society?
• What kinds of questions do sociolinguists seek to answer about language use?

📝 Exercises

• Attempt all exercises in these pages.

🌍 Team Task

In your teams, discuss how language use changes across different social situations (e.g., at home, in class, on social media, or during formal events).

Each group should identify:
• The setting
• The participants
• The language features (tone, vocabulary, formality level)

Be ready to share your findings in the next class.

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