Language Change theories 1.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? English LanguageA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Njay SharpeCreated on: 31-05-13 13:23 Prescriptivism Championing one variety of a language; considering some language forms as 'wrong' 1 of 6 Descriptivism Nonjudgemental; embracing change and creativity within language 2 of 6 Jean Aitchinson's reasons for change (2) Ease of articulation; social prestige and changes in society 3 of 6 Jean Aitchinson (1996) thinks prescriptivists think... (3) Damp Spoon Syndrome, Crumbling Castle View, Infectious Disease Assumption 4 of 6 Opinions in 18th Century (2+3) Age of prescriptivisms; fears: speed of change, lack of control, and writers' disregard for spelling and grammar 5 of 6 Opinions in 20/21st Century (3) Debates centred around social groups, political correctness, taboo language 6 of 6
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