In sociolinguistics, language varietyalso called lect is a general term for any distinctive form of a language or linguistic expression. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Similar to slang, jargon implies the use of specific words. Jargon should not be confused with slang, which is informal, colloquial language sometimes used by a group or groups of people. Although the term was long synonymous with pidginas can be seen by the use of jargon in the names of such pidgins as chinook jargon and mobilian. Clipping is a handy way to collect important slides you want to go back to later. The terms upper and lower are used to further subdivide the groups. Language variation 1 chapter 7 language and variation 7. Jargon, in colonial history, an unstable rudimentary hybrid language used as a means of communication between persons having no other language in common. Jargon, however, refers to the specialized vocabulary characterizing the language use of various groups of people, often occupational or recreational groups e. Chambers, peter trudgill, and natalie schillingestes the handbook of historical linguistics edited by brian d. Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. When we study language and regional variation, we focused on variation in language use found in different geographical areas. The handbook of language and gender linguistics network.
Language variation with examples flashcards quizlet. Language usage of jargon and slang in strategic studies article pdf available in australian journal of basic and applied sciences 74. Pdf language usage of jargon and slang in strategic studies. The specialist words and expressions of a particular jargon may be incomprehensible to outsiders. Janda the handbook of language and gender edited by janet holmes and miriam meyerhoff the handbook of second language acquisition.