The essay (2,000 words, excl. bibliography) should:1. Focusing on African American Vernacular English describe the following linguistic factors in language variation: Language-external factors: covert prestige and identity.See summary Cecelia Cutler (or the full article for further information). Language-internal factor: transferThe following issues should (at least) be addressed:- Socio-political background- identity constructions- socio-linguistic conditions- linguistic effects See summary Tagliamonte-Smith (or the full article for further information. Schneider can also be used for additional information). Include a brief description of the key concepts that you have used:E.g. covert prestige – what is it? 2. What are the relevant issues in language variation in Secondary School?In other words Why address in language variation at school?The following issues should (at least) be addressed in the essay:- Introduction on how educators and students come from diverse linguistic backgrounds.- How language variation can be used as a tool to use in different settings.- Language variation carries culture and identity (include factors such as region of origin, gender, social class, age, etc.)- The importance of understanding and navigating different types of English in order communicate more effectively.- Language is always changing- Language differences are not language deficits See Hudley & Mallison for further information. 3. Suggestions for teaching/dealing with language variation in class / secondary school – In other words how to go about teaching/dealing with language variation in class?The following issues should (at least) be addressed:- teach register- The SPEAKING module which could be used to help students understand how they shift their own styles of communication Eg a speech that students have to give to the class.- Differentiate between register and variety- Create awareness that language variation sets adds colour/mood to eg books, for example Huckleberry Finn- Use materials with different varieties of English (AAVE / Indian English, Austrailian, South African English, etc.)- Guide students to think about language change.- Incorporate the students non-standardized use of English in activities/assignments See Hudley & Malllison for further information. I have included relevant articles and summaries. The paper format is APA (6th ed). Please dont hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
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