Which Haugen stage involves the stabilization of the norm selected?

Which Haugen stage involves the stabilization of the norm selected?

• A. Elaboration
• B. Selection
• C. Implementation
• D. Codification

Answer: (D)

Stabilizing the chosen norm is achieved through codification. In Haugen’s model, after a norm is selected, codification anchors it by formalizing rules for grammar, orthography, vocabulary, and usage, and by creating dictionaries and style guides. This turns a political or social choice into a stable, teachable standard that can be consistently used and taught. The other stages work on different parts of the process: selection is about choosing the norm, elaboration develops its functional use and literary culture, and implementation spreads and enforces the norm in society.

Stabilizing the chosen norm is achieved through codification. In Haugen’s model, after a norm is selected, codification anchors it by formalizing rules for grammar, orthography, vocabulary, and usage, and by creating dictionaries and style guides. This turns a political or social choice into a stable, teachable standard that can be consistently used and taught. The other stages work on different parts of the process: selection is about choosing the norm, elaboration develops its functional use and literary culture, and implementation spreads and enforces the norm in society.