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William Labov's Martha's Vineyard Island Study

Offered By: NPTEL-NOC IITM via YouTube

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Explore the groundbreaking Martha's Vineyard Island Study conducted by William Labov in this 31-minute lecture presented by Dr. Om Prakash from the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Gautam Buddha University. Delve into Labov's background, honors, and the theory behind his research on the island's unique linguistic patterns. Examine the study's results, potential explanations for the observed phenomena, and the lasting impact of this influential sociolinguistic investigation. Gain insights into the methodology and conclusions drawn from this seminal work, which has significantly shaped our understanding of language variation and change in isolated communities.

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Introduction
Bio
Honors
Marthas Vineyard Island
Background
Theory
Results
Possible explanations
Outcome
Conclusion


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NPTEL-NOC IITM

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