The Situation: A Neglected Source of Social Class Differences in Language Use.

Gazden, Countney B.

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ERIC Number: EJ028584

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Publication Date: 1970

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The Situation: A Neglected Source of Social Class Differences in Language Use

Gazden, Countney B.

Journal of Social Issues, 26, 2, 35-60, Spr '70

Revised version of paper appearing in: F. Williams (editor), Language and Poverty: Perspectives on a Theme," Chicago, Markham, 1970. Interprets differences in child language associated with class as a systematic difference in choice of linguistic options as a function of the situation as perceived by the child. (JM)

Descriptors: Child Language, Language Research, Language Usage, Racial Differences, Situational Tests, Social Class, Social Differences, Socioeconomic Status, Standard Spoken Usage, Verbal Communication

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