Lectures in Sociolinguistics

Lectures in Sociolinguistics explores some of the most intriguing issues that arise in situations of languages in contact. It describes the linguistic situation in Morocco and points to its various problematic aspects, including a thorough presentation of Tashelhit. It provides an analysis of the relationship between bilingualism and school achievement and looks into the many ways socioeconomic status impacts the child's school attainment in Morocco. Lectures in Sociolinguistics is meant to be of interest to the general reader, though it targets, more specifically, the readers who are interested in the study of language and society.

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Professor Abdallah Koucha,'Doctorat d'Etat' in sociolinguistics at Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech, Morocco, former head of the English department, director of the Doctoral Studies Center and vice- Dean, editorial board member of Journal of Language and Discrimination, Sheffield.