What is sociolinguistics and what does it contribute to the field of anthropological linguistics?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER:
It is the branch of anthropological linguistics that studies how language is used in different social contexts. It helps us understand the role of culture in language.
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What are some ways the Old Order Amish of the United States and Canada have adjusted to the outside world, and what are some of the ways they have resisted adjusting and maintained their traditional way of life?
What will be an ideal response?
Glottochronology is based on the idea that __________
A. core vocabulary stays consistent irrespective of culture change B. by tracing population movements researchers can determine the start date of any language C. number words and pronouns change frequently in most languages D. sound systems have regional affiliations
One interpretation of the genetic evidence is that the intermixing of the Neandertal and the modern human lineages
a. never occurred b. occurred between 2 million and 1 million years ago c. occurred between 80,000 and 50,000 years ago d. occurred between 690,000 and 550,000 years ago e. will be impossible to determine.
Which of the following is NOT among the four sexual orientations found throughout the world?
A. transsexuality B. asexuality C. heterosexuality D. homosexuality E. bisexuality