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Chapter 1 Lesson B

The document discusses the social function of language, emphasizing how individuals adjust their language strategies based on their relationships and social roles. It highlights the importance of using formal, informal, or intimate styles to facilitate effective communication and build better relationships. Various examples illustrate how language varies in different social contexts, such as interactions with a boss, colleague, friend, or partner.

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Chapter 1 Lesson B

The document discusses the social function of language, emphasizing how individuals adjust their language strategies based on their relationships and social roles. It highlights the importance of using formal, informal, or intimate styles to facilitate effective communication and build better relationships. Various examples illustrate how language varies in different social contexts, such as interactions with a boss, colleague, friend, or partner.

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Chapter 1-

Introduction to
Language,
Culture and
Society
Arriane Kris M. Pascua
Subject Professor

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Social function of language refers to
the way people relate language to their
relationships with other people. It is how they
use language and how they communicate in a

Lesson B:
social setting.
Hence, while expressing ideas, a man will
Social use different language strategies with a senior
or boss (strictly formal), with a colleague
Function of (comparatively less formal), with a friend
or sibling (informal) and with his wife
Language (intimate).
Social dimension of language is
necessary for effective interaction with other
language speakers.
Teacher to Student
A: “Where do you live?”
Lesson B: B: “I live in Cabagan.”
Social OR
Function of A male to a female classmate
A: “Where do you live?”
Language
B: “Bakit?”
Social Function of
Language

Sample 1: Hey Eric. I'm sorry,


boss. I feel sick to my stomach.
I'm gonna need to take the day
off.

Sample 2:Hi Dr. Tayag. I'm sorry,


boss, but I feel very sick today. I
am going to need to take the day
off.

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Note:

❑People adjust their language


strategies based on social roles
and relationships.
❑The social dimension of
language is necessary for effective
interaction.

Knowing when to use formal,


informal, or intimate styles helps
build better relationships and
smoother communication.
With a senior or boss (Formal)
Example: Cardo Dalisay (FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano) to General
Borja →
“Handa po akong sumunod sa lahat ng utos ninyo, Sir.”

With a colleague (Less Formal)


Example: Lakas to Ganda (Bagani) →
Examples “Ganda, sabay tayong lalaban. Hindi kita iiwan.”

of With a friend or sibling (Informal)

Variation Example: Teddie to Bobbie (Four Sisters and a Wedding) →


“Bobbie, ikaw na naman palagi! Hindi ba puwede ako
naman?”

With a spouse/partner (Intimate)


Example: Popoy to Basha (One More Chance) →
“She had me at my worst… but you had me at my best.”
The End

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