Language change theorists 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? English LanguageLangauge changeA2/A-levelAQA Created by: Ellierose1999Created on: 26-03-17 19:24 Bailey Wave model 1 of 7 Chen 'S curve' model 2 of 7 Deutscher Expressiveness, economy, analogy. 3 of 7 Lexical gaps Idea that English has gaps and needs to borrow words. 4 of 7 Aitchison parodies Damp spoon, crumbling castle, infectious disease. 5 of 7 Hockett Random fluctuation theory 6 of 7 Substratum Language changes due to contact with another language. 7 of 7
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