A-Level Cambridge English
9093 English
Language Change
This handout explains Charles Hockett’s Random Fluctuation Theory, which proposes that language changes occur due to random and unpredictable events such as errors or technological influences. It includes examples like the emergence of ‘pwn’ and ‘lol’ from online contexts. Ideal for A-Level English Language, this resource provides students with strategies for applying the theory in their exams and understanding how randomness influences language evolution
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