SOCIOLINGUISTICS AND SOCIOLOGY OF LANGUAGE

Abstract

This article explores the dynamic intersection of sociolinguistics and the sociology of language, two interdisciplinary fields that illuminate the complex relationship between language and society. Sociolinguistics investigates language variation and usage patterns within social contexts, emphasizing how language reflects and shapes identities, communities, and power dynamics. Concurrently, the sociology of language takes a broader sociological perspective, examining language as a social institution influenced by factors such as globalization, language policies, and ideological beliefs. The synthesis of sociolinguistics and the sociology of language contributes to a comprehensive understanding of language in its societal context.