Language Socialization

The concept of lang socialization is developed in terms of socialization through use of lang, & socialization to use lang. Theories of socialization that have led to the study of lang socialization are reviewed. The study of lang socialization & the study of lang acquisition are distinguishe...

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Published in:Annual review of anthropology 1986-01, Vol.15 (1), p.163-191
Main Authors: Schieffelin, B B, Ochs, E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Caregivers
Children
Language
Language acquisition
Linguistic anthropology
Linguistics
Literacy
Social groups
Social interaction
Socialization
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Summary:The concept of lang socialization is developed in terms of socialization through use of lang, & socialization to use lang. Theories of socialization that have led to the study of lang socialization are reviewed. The study of lang socialization & the study of lang acquisition are distinguished. The socializing role of ordinary conversation for young children is discussed. Some recent studies of baby talk are described & cross-cultural differences in lang socialization patterns are outlined. It is shown that young children's conversational activities vary in ways that are related to the beliefs, values, & social order of their culture. 241 References. B. Annesser Murray
ISSN:0084-6570
1545-4290
DOI:10.1146/annurev.an.15.100186.001115