Expanding Variationist Sociolinguistic Research in Varieties of German

Introduction

This collection provides a broad account of variationist sociolinguistic research on varieties of German, with the goals to encourage greater geolinguistic diversity in the field and to expand our understanding of language variation and change.

Significance of the Book

This book illustrates that incorporating a wider variety of language data in sociolinguistic studies provides a broader, more holistic picture of variation and change.

Methodological Approach

On the one hand, this book examines how variationist methods can contribute to the study of varieties of German, with each chapter following the principles of variationist sociolinguistics.

Factors Influencing Variation

On the other hand, the chapters examine how both intra- and extra-linguistic factors can influence variation and change.

Scope and Applications

The volume also seeks to provide a broader understanding of German variation and change across time and space.

Insights and Future Research

This book highlights how the study of varieties of German through a variationist lens can offer new insights into language change more broadly, with applications for further research into other languages.

Target Audience

This volume will be of most interest to scholars in language change, sociolinguistics, dialectology, and historical linguistics.