Sociolinguistic Factors in Dialect Levelling: The Case of Northern England

Authors

  • Ava Davis
  • Kai Lee
  • Alex Smith

Keywords:

sociolinguistic, factors, dialect, northern, england

Abstract

This study investigates sociolinguistic factors contributing to dialect levelling in Northern England. By analyzing speech data from various communities, the paper examines the influence of social mobility, media, and education on dialect convergence. The research provides insights into how linguistic identities evolve and the potential future of regional dialects.

Author Biographies

Ava Davis

PhD
University of Manchester
Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom

Kai Lee

PhD
Trinity College Dublin
College Green, Dublin 2, Ireland

Alex Smith

PhD
Kharkiv Polytechnic Institute
2 Kyrpychova St, Kharkiv, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, 61002

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Published

2023-12-29

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