[PDF] What Is Sociolinguistics? by Gerard Van Herk - Perlego

Designed for active learning, the book includes several features to help students grasp theoretical insights through empirical findings: Innovative Exercises:

Van Herk structures his exploration of the field around the social factors that most significantly influence language variation.

: Groundwork on terms like "speech community" and "dialect".

Sociolinguistics draws on various theoretical perspectives to analyze language in social contexts. Some of the influential theories include:

Verdict: If you are taking a 100- or 200-level course and want to enjoy the reading, choose Van Herk.