An introduction to sociolinguistics

Introduction. pt. 1. Languages and communities. Languages, dialects, and varieties

Pidgins and Creoles

Codes

Speech communities

pt. 2. Inherent variety. Language variation

Findings and issues

Change

pt. 3. Words at work. Words and culture

Ethnographies

Solidarity and politeness

Talk and action

pt. 4. Understanding and intervening. Gender

Disadvantage

Planning

Conclusion.