COURSE OUTLINE
ENGLISH STUDY PROGRAM
FACULTY OF CULTURE STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF BRAWIJAYA
Name of the Subject : Sociolinguistics
Code
:SBI 4268
Instructors
:
Isti Purwaningtyas, SS., MPd
Phone. 0812 3399 046
E-mail: tyaz_wijaya@ub.ac.id
Blog: tyasfib.lecture.ub.ac.id
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to sociolinguistics and the basic theories and methods
applied in sociolinguistics. It covers the study of language variation in speech communities around the
world. Attention is given to the social context of linguistic diversity including dialectology, language and
gender, language and ethnicity, pidgins and creoles, new varieties of English, cross-cultural
communication, discourse analysis, and applied sociolinguistics. It broadens students’ perspective of
language in use and encourage independent thought on the nature of language in context including
benefits and dangers of the manner in which people communicate.
Course objectives:
By the end of this course, the students should achieve the following objectives:
1. develop an awareness of many of the sub-disciplines within the field of sociolinguistics
2. gain a broad-based understanding of the key concepts within this field
3. gain a better understanding of how language and society are related
4. have the ability to critique the various models, theories and research findings within the field
5. have a better understanding of the theoretical foundations underlying the field
6. become updated with the most current work in the field
7. link together the different areas of sociolinguistic study
8. participate in whole-class discussions on sociolinguistics
9. be able to present findings from a classical sociolinguistic topic as a group (15-20mins)
10. be able to give a 10min oral presentation based on a sociolinguistic mini research
11. become a cooperative member of a dynamic classroom
Supplementary textbooks:
1. Wardhaugh, R. (2006). An introduction to sociolinguistics. Oxford: Blackwell.
2. Trudgill, P. (2000). Sociolinguistics: An introduction to language and society. (4th ed.). London:
Penguin.
3. Coulmas, F. (1997). The handbook of sociolinguistics. Oxford: Blackwell.
4. Holmes, J. (1992). An introduction to sociolinguistics. London: Longman.
Assignment Deadlines
All work must be turned by the assigned date and time unless specifically approved in advance by
the instructor. Late work without prior approval may not be accepted. Late work that is accepted
(with or without prior approval) will be assessed a 10% reduction in the grade on the assignment.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes and are responsible for all material presented in
class, including announcements about course procedures. Exams, quizzes, and
homework often include questions on material presented.
Evaluation:
Students are assessed based on:
1. Present one topic of sociolinguistics in groups (15-20 mins)
2. Write an individual mini research proposal on topics of sociolinguistics around them which will
be submitted at mid term day. The proposal is only 2-3 pages long. After the mid test, there will
be sessions for consultations and revisions for the data collection and analysis of the proposal.
3. Present the result of the mini research in class
4. Submit the complete paper of the mini research at the final test day
Schedules: Captain Class D: Rahman 0856 498 21279
Basic Competence
Topic(s) and Subtopics
Indicator(s)
Time
Allotment
Presenters
To understand the notion
of sociolinguistics and the
sociology of language
1. Sociolinguistics and the
sociology of language
2. Sociolinguistics and related
disciplines
1. Defining sociolinguistics
and the sociology of
language
2. Understanding the domain
of sociolinguistic study
1 x 100
minutes
Andita, Fella,
Melisa, Aden,
Lu’aily
To understand the
relationship between
language, culture, and
society
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Explaining the nature of the
relationship between
language, culture and society
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 3, 4, 5:
Language, culture and society
The Whorfian Hypothesis
Kinship system
Color terminology
Taboo and euphemism
Rahman, fajar,
Ririn, kenes
Topic 6, 7:
Dwita, Ita, Karlina,
Febrina
To understand the notion
of language, dialects, and
varieties
1. Language and dialects: regional
and social dialects
2. Social dialects: styles and
registers
1. Understanding the notion
of language and dialects
2. Understanding language
varieties
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 8: Kurnia,
Diana, Maya, Dio
Topic 9:
Nofianto, Retno,
Novalia, Risha
To understand the nature
and the origin of pidgin
and creole languages
1. Lingua Franca
2. Pidgin and creole languages
To understand different
styles and variations of
language
1. Regional variations
2. The linguistic variable
3. Relating linguistic variation to
social variation
1. Explaining the nature and
the origin of pidgin-ized
languages
2. Explaining the nature and
the origin of creole
languages
Explaining the phenomena of
regional and social variation of
language use
1 x 100
minutes
Anggi,
Cristianto,
Mega, Yuli
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 11 (1):
Krisna, Zaizil
Topic 12 (2&3):
Ismi,
Farihanun,
Lala, Rizma
To understand the
phenomena of code
choice, code switching,
and code mixing
1. Diglossia
2. Bilingualism and multilingualism
3. Code choice, code switching,
and code mixing
Explaining the phenomena of
code choice, code switching,
and code mixing
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 13 (1&2):
Latsa, Faiz,
Yogi, Emylius,
Randy
Topic 14 (3):
Wulan,
Nikmah, Gesty,
Finisha
Midterm
Submission of mini research
proposal
Final
Consultation and revision
Group presentation
Submission of mini research
paper
Captain A Class: Hilman 085730251523
Basic Competence
Topic(s) and Subtopics
Indicator(s)
Time
Allotment
Presenters
To understand the notion
of sociolinguistics and the
sociology of language
3. Sociolinguistics and the
sociology of language
4. Sociolinguistics and related
disciplines
8. Defining sociolinguistics
and the sociology of
language
9. Understanding the domain
of sociolinguistic study
1 x 100
minutes
Febi, Gita, Joan,
Mazroatul
To understand the
relationship between
language, culture, and
society
10. Language, culture and society
11. The Whorfian Hypothesis
12. Kinship system
13. Color terminology
14. Taboo and euphemism
Explaining the nature of the
relationship between
language, culture and society
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 3, 4, 5:
Sarah, Yari, Sherli,
Maria
Topic 6, 7:
Syailendra,
Hilman, Ina, Fendy
To understand the notion
of language, dialects, and
varieties
3. Language and dialects: regional
and social dialects
4. Social dialects: styles and
registers
3. Understanding the notion
of language and dialects
4. Understanding language
varieties
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 8: Diah,
Dian, Friska, Fian
Topic 9:
Venoncia, Fauziah,
Febri, Lala, Fifa
To understand the nature
and the origin of pidgin
and creole languages
3. Lingua Franca
4. Pidgin and creole languages
3. Explaining the nature and
the origin of pidgin-ized
languages
4. Explaining the nature and
the origin of creole
languages
1 x 100
minutes
Ratih, Tiara,
Yuliana, Senia
To understand different
styles and variations of
language
4. Regional variations
5. The linguistic variable
6. Relating linguistic variation to
social variation
Explaining the phenomena of
regional and social variation of
language use
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 11 (1):
Yusuf, Miftah,
Rizda, Septian
Topic 12 (2&3):
Dian Nara,
Fauzul, Ester,
Rozi
To understand the
phenomena of code
choice, code switching,
and code mixing
4. Diglossia
5. Bilingualism and multilingualism
6. Code choice, code switching,
and code mixing
Explaining the phenomena of
code choice, code switching,
and code mixing
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 13 (1&2):
Reza, Maya,
Rebecca, Yani
Topic 14 (3):
Anisa,
Anjasmoro,
Alifa, Novia
Midterm
Submission of mini research
proposal
Final
Consultation and revision
Group presentation
Submission of mini research
paper
Captain of B Class: Agiesta 087859706050
Basic Competence
Topic(s) and Subtopics
Indicator(s)
Time
Allotment
Presenters
To understand the notion
of sociolinguistics and the
sociology of language
5. Sociolinguistics and the
sociology of language
6. Sociolinguistics and related
disciplines
15. Defining sociolinguistics
and the sociology of
language
16. Understanding the domain
of sociolinguistic study
1 x 100
minutes
Arum Tian, Ditta,
Wulan, Gita
To understand the
relationship between
language, culture, and
society
17. Language, culture and society
18. The Whorfian Hypothesis
19. Kinship system
20. Color terminology
21. Taboo and euphemism
Explaining the nature of the
relationship between
language, culture and society
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 3, 4, 5:
Fuad, Edhit,
Nanda, Nico
Topic 6, 7:
Maulida, Meilisa,
Marita, Lya
To understand the notion
of language, dialects, and
varieties
5. Language and dialects: regional
and social dialects
6. Social dialects: styles and
registers
5. Understanding the notion
of language and dialects
6. Understanding language
varieties
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 8: Dian Ayu,
Elisha, Erna, Dian F
Topic 9:
Laila Rahman,
Surya, Gema,
Desy, Fonda
To understand the nature
and the origin of pidgin
and creole languages
5. Lingua Franca
6. Pidgin and creole languages
To understand different
styles and variations of
language
7. Regional variations
8. The linguistic variable
9. Relating linguistic variation to
social variation
5. Explaining the nature and
the origin of pidgin-ized
languages
6. Explaining the nature and
the origin of creole
languages
Explaining the phenomena of
regional and social variation of
language use
1 x 100
minutes
Abidah,
Cantika, defina,
Anjar
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 11 (1):
Nadia, Novi,
Emaluin, Diyah
Topic 12 (2&3):
Jefri, Maulida,
Emil Goza,
Diana Martinez
To understand the
phenomena of code
choice, code switching,
and code mixing
7. Diglossia
8. Bilingualism and multilingualism
9. Code choice, code switching,
and code mixing
Explaining the phenomena of
code choice, code switching,
and code mixing
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 13 (1&2):
Rizki Ade, Rizqi
Bagus, Sandy,
Yoel
Topic 14 (3):
Ulfa, Rosikah,
Titis, Agiesta
Midterm
Submission of mini research
proposal
Final
Consultation and revision
Group presentation
Submission of mini research
paper
Captain of C Class: Hidayatus Sholihah (081341656772)
Basic Competence
Topic(s) and Subtopics
Indicator(s)
Time
Allotment
Presenters
To understand the notion
of sociolinguistics and the
sociology of language
7. Sociolinguistics and the
sociology of language
8. Sociolinguistics and related
disciplines
22. Defining sociolinguistics
and the sociology of
language
23. Understanding the domain
of sociolinguistic study
1 x 100
minutes
Adit, Nufus, Arin,
Zulfa, Nana
To understand the
relationship between
language, culture, and
society
24. Language, culture and society
25. The Whorfian Hypothesis
26. Kinship system
27. Color terminology
28. Taboo and euphemism
Explaining the nature of the
relationship between
language, culture and society
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 3, 4, 5:
Lalu Bambang,
Dodhik, Hilman,
Yonathan
Topic 6, 7:
Fortunita,
Hidayatus, Indah,
Intan
To understand the notion
of language, dialects, and
varieties
7. Language and dialects: regional
and social dialects
8. Social dialects: styles and
registers
7. Understanding the notion
of language and dialects
8. Understanding language
varieties
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 8: Novian,
Daya, Yuanita,
Tomi
Topic 9:
Hilda, Henu,
Hendrik, Fitri, Adi
To understand the nature
and the origin of pidgin
and creole languages
7. Lingua Franca
8. Pidgin and creole languages
To understand different
styles and variations of
language
10. Regional variations
11. The linguistic variable
12. Relating linguistic variation to
social variation
7. Explaining the nature and
the origin of pidgin-ized
languages
8. Explaining the nature and
the origin of creole
languages
Explaining the phenomena of
regional and social variation of
language use
1 x 100
minutes
Ika Kusti,
Firdia, Hilda
Yustisia,
Istiqomah
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 11 (1):
Aristya, Diana
Chen, Dian SP,
Vania, Praisya
Topic 12 (2&3):
Ahmad Ivan,
Disha Mario,
Bagus, Eka
To understand the
phenomena of code
choice, code switching,
and code mixing
10. Diglossia
11. Bilingualism and multilingualism
12. Code choice, code switching,
and code mixing
Explaining the phenomena of
code choice, code switching,
and code mixing
2 x 100
minutes
Topic 13 (1&2):
Ajeng Oksa,
Kana, Arindra,
Aulia Nourma
Topic 14 (3):
Arya, Daniar,
Diana Niken,
Dika Bagus
Midterm
Submission of mini research
proposal
Final
Consultation and revision
Group presentation
Submission of mini research
paper