Watching English Change: An Introduction to the Study of Linguistic Change in Standard Englishes in the 20th Century - Brossura

Bauer, Laurie

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0582210895 ISBN 13: 9780582210899

Casa editrice: Routledge, 1994

Riassunto

Examines the ways language has changed in the twentieth century. It concentrates on standard English and takes a historical rather than sociolinguistic view of the changes which have occurred.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Laurie Bauer is Reader in the Department of Linguistics, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

Product Description:

A text which examines the ways English has changed linguistically in the 20th century. It concentrates on standard varieties of English taking an historical rather than sociolinguistic view. Key features include: the examination of changes in vocabulary, grammarm pronounciation and usage and includes "engineering" changes, such as avoiding sexist language; coverage which requires no prior knowledge of linguistics, older stages of English or historical knowledge of other languages; a discussion of the theoretical implications of the changes which have occurred; and the inclusion of exercises to test comprehension of the text and suggestions of topics for further research. The book is designed for first and second year undergraduates and those taking courses in general linguistics or English.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0582210895
• ISBN 13: 9780582210899
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 216