The unique language varieties associated with specific ethnic groups. 3. Style and Register
Van Herk introduces the cornerstone of quantitative sociolinguistics: the . This is a way of saying the same thing (e.g., "running" vs. "runnin'"). By counting how often different people use different variants, sociolinguists can map social patterns.
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Van Herk outlines several methodologies used in sociolinguistics, including: