Mark Rhoid R.
Eleria Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Applied Linguistics
Dr. Ida Patron PhDAL 608- Sociolinguistics
1. IMPORTANCE WHY LANGUAGE TEACHERS NEED TO STUDY SOCIOLINGUISTICS (Reported by
Mark Rhoid R. Eleria)
Having strong sociolinguistics competence, according to Broersma (2001), is being able to
"gives every individual his or her due," which includes being able to remain silent, talk,
complement others, and apologize. Sociolinguistics can also effectively guide students. It is
crucial for teachers to introduce sociolinguistics through language teaching materials so that
students will understand the connection between language and social context and be able to
talk in an acceptable social setting. They might not put as much emphasis on speaking clearly,
yet clear speech is as necessary. Without taking into account communication in its whole,
learners will never become truly fluent in another language because true conversation involves
so much more than just understanding words and syntax. To effectively communicate with
others, it is crucial to keep in mind that each language is used in a variety of circumstances by a
variety of individuals for a variety of purposes. As a result, when teaching a language, the
teachers must identify every aspect related to using the language, whether orally or in writing.
Although teachers cannot expect to dramatically change their students' sociolinguistic
proficiency over night, they can attempt to do so by contextualizing the presentation of
language, regularly examining the effects of social and cultural factors on language, and
incorporating functional approaches into lessons. These concepts need not be given in
isolation; rather, most exercises and examples could contain a context and social component.
2. LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY (Reported by Justine Therese M. Rica)
Language is fundamentally a kind of communication in which words or other
signals are used to represent concepts, actions, and things. One Language can therefore be
considered to be at the core of humanity, as Malinowski claims that language is "the required
means of communion; it is the one crucial instrument for forming the links of the moment
without which unified social action is impossible." God gave us a wonderful gift in language. It
contributes to the fact that man is truly human. Aristotle really claims that a man is a
balanced animal, and that what distinguishes him from other animals and elevates him above
them is his capacity for motive, and it is abundantly evident that he cannot motivate without
language. Language is enhanced with new ideas and words through the transmission of
meanings under certain circumstances of the development of the material and spiritual
culture of society. As a result, language and its functions play a role in cognition,
communication, thinking development, and other processes. Both for the individual and
society as a whole, "language" plays a crucial function. Where there is a society, there is a
language, and where there is a language, there is a society. Language exists and develops as a
result of society.
3. INSIGHTS ON THE IMPORTANCE WHY LANGUAGE TEACHERS NEED TO STUDY
SOCIOLINGUISTICS
Sociolinguistics and language teaching are closely related in many ways.
Different social elements have an impact on how languages are taught and learned. An
essential component of the study of language generally as well as the study of how
society affects language is sociolinguistics. Therefore, it is crucial to the field of language
education. It includes the study of language variation, the relationship between
language and society, and linguistic attitudes, it plays a significant role in language
teaching. It is significant in language learning because it can provide the appropriate
perspective on language.
4. INSIGHTS ON LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY
Language serves as a country's mirror. Finding out how mental processes and
their various manifestations are organically connected to speech processes in cognition
is vital in order to fully comprehend the function and significance of language for
society. Indeed, “thinking and language are neither a kingdom in themselves, nor are
they only demonstrations of real life." How is the educational process going? Therefore,
language is enhanced with new ideas and words through the transmission of meanings
under certain circumstances of the development of the spiritual and material culture of
society.
