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Intersecting communities
team: Rodrigo Gomez Dafne Corea Maria Jose Cardona Eva Carrion Isabel Jimenez Isaac Calix
Introduction
Intersecting communities refer to situations where different speech communities overlap or interact with each other. In modern societies, people usually belong to multiple communities at the same time, and each community can influence the way they speak.
Language Variation in Cities
Large cities are a good example of intersecting communities. Cities like London contain many languages, dialects, and social groups. This makes it difficult to define them as a single speech community.
Influence of Social Factors
Language in intersecting communities is shaped by different social factors, such as: - Social class
- Ethnicity
- Religion
- Occupation
- Education
- Cultural identity
Fluid Communities
Another important idea is that communities are not static. They are fluid and constantly changing because: - People move between communities.
- Societies become more multicultural.
- Languages and dialects influence each other.
Examples of Intersecting Communities
Family and university community. School and friendship groups. Workplace and sports team. Bilingual home and monolingual school. Religious community and professional community.
Conclusion
In conclusion, intersecting communities show that people do not belong to only one speech community. Instead, individuals participate in multiple social groups at the same time, and each of these groups can influence the way they use language. Because of this interaction, language becomes dynamic and flexible, reflecting the complex social relationships and identities that people have in their daily lives.
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Intersecting communities
Stefania Corea
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O1
Intersecting communities
team: Rodrigo Gomez Dafne Corea Maria Jose Cardona Eva Carrion Isabel Jimenez Isaac Calix
Introduction
Intersecting communities refer to situations where different speech communities overlap or interact with each other. In modern societies, people usually belong to multiple communities at the same time, and each community can influence the way they speak.
Language Variation in Cities
Large cities are a good example of intersecting communities. Cities like London contain many languages, dialects, and social groups. This makes it difficult to define them as a single speech community.
Influence of Social Factors
Language in intersecting communities is shaped by different social factors, such as:- Social class
- Ethnicity
- Religion
- Occupation
- Education
- Cultural identity
Fluid Communities
Another important idea is that communities are not static. They are fluid and constantly changing because:- People move between communities.
- Societies become more multicultural.
- Languages and dialects influence each other.
Examples of Intersecting Communities
Family and university community. School and friendship groups. Workplace and sports team. Bilingual home and monolingual school. Religious community and professional community.
Conclusion
In conclusion, intersecting communities show that people do not belong to only one speech community. Instead, individuals participate in multiple social groups at the same time, and each of these groups can influence the way they use language. Because of this interaction, language becomes dynamic and flexible, reflecting the complex social relationships and identities that people have in their daily lives.
¡ THANKS FOR YOU ATTENTION !