Summary of Sociolinguistics. (Социолингвистика - лекция на английском языке)

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This video discusses the study of sociolinguistics, which is the study of how language is used by different groups of people. It discusses how English is used in different contexts in different countries, and how different groups of people need to be proficient in it in order to interact with each other.

00:00:00 Sociolinguistics is the study of the language variety known as English. This variety has unique properties and functions due to the various cultural and social contexts in which it is used. Margie Burns, a professor of linguistics, will discuss the sociolinguistics of English in terms of its three historical contexts: the native variety, the second language, and the international variety.
00:05:00 This 1-paragraph summary of sociolinguistics describes the concentric circles model of language use, based on the work of American scholar Raj Katru. Each circle represents a different level of language use, with the native language at the center and English as a second language in the expanding circle, and English as a foreign language in the contracting circle. The socio-linguistic profile describes the nature of English in a given context, and questions such as who uses English, why, and how well, are used to determine the status of the language.
00:10:00 The video discusses the importance of sociolinguistics, which is the study of the ways language is used by different groups of people. It discusses how English is used in different contexts in different countries, and how different groups of people need to be proficient in it in order to interact with each other.
00:15:00 This video discusses the reasons why people learn English, and discusses different reasons why people want to learn it. It also discusses how different groups of people use English for different purposes.
00:20:00 This video discusses how Russian people develop a good understanding of English through various interactions and sources of contact with the language. Additionally, it discusses how borrowings from English are common in Russian.
00:25:00 In this video, sociolinguistics lecturer, Anna Yarovaya, discusses how the use of English in different countries impacts the language's status. She also provides an example of how the use of English can differ between countries.
00:30:00 This video discusses the prevalence of English in Germany, Germany's early exposure to English, and the differences between German and American English. It also discusses the use of English in German schools, the importance of English for international students, and the trend of English-only instruction.
00:35:00 This lecture focuses on the increasing use of English in German higher education, with particular emphasis on the benefits for students from other countries. The speaker explains that while English is not a required language for university admission in Germany, it is increasingly utilized in fields such as computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, medicine, public health, social and cultural studies, psychology, and international relations. Business administration is also a field in which English is increasingly required, and the speaker notes that while German universities do offer degrees in English, they are not formally recognized or offered in Germany. The lecture concludes with a discussion of how German students' proficiency in English is related to recent curriculum reforms in German schools.
00:40:00 Sociology is the study of human social behavior, with a focus on how language and communication influence individual and group behavior. This lecture discusses the role of English in Germany, and how German attitudes towards the use of English are evident in various venues, such as newspaper editorials and advertisements. Germans have a negative reaction to the increasing use of English, feeling that it is infiltrating their language and ruining it.
00:45:00 The speaker discusses the idea of nativization of English, noting that words in English can have different endings in Russian. She goes on to say that this can lead to confusion when Russian speakers try to use English words as equivalents. She provides examples of how this happens and describes the concept of nativization of English as a process by which English words are absorbed into Russian culture.
00:50:00 The speaker explains the importance of sociolinguistics, discussing the different contexts in which English can develop and the importance of recognizing new varieties of English. He goes on to say that, while it is important to be aware of these developments, it is also important to acknowledge the different varieties of English that already exist.
00:55:00 The video discusses sociolinguistics, specifically the different ways that English is used around the world. It discusses the traditional approach to teaching English, which is based on the assumption that everyone learns English in order to interact with native speakers. The video also discusses a second approach, which is more pragmatic and focuses on the reality of the English language in different contexts.

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This lecture provides an introduction to sociolinguistics, discussing its definition, model, and influences. It also highlights the potential usefulness of English in understanding a particular context and in teaching and learning.