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This document discusses key concepts in sociolinguistics including: 1. The difference between dialects and languages, noting that political and cultural factors often determine the distinction more so than purely linguistic criteria. 2. How standard varieties of languages develop and are "superimposed" over regional dialects for purposes of education and media. 3. The idea that all languages and dialects are equally valid linguistic systems, and that value judgments about correctness are social rather
- Author
- Ana Nosić
- Language
- EN