Isbn: 9781474486309 - world englishes: the local lives of a global language (20 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: New. Examines the external history, social processes and consequences for language variation and change in EnglishCovers varieties of English spoken in North America, Australasia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America, including Pidgins and CreolesExamines the competing perspectives of English settlers, indigenous and enslaved people who fashion a new English during interactions within colonial communitiesCritically examines the politics and ethics of English as the dominant global language today, while glimpsing into the futureThe English language has spread across the globe but acquired local characteristics along the way. World Englishes traces the recent history of English, the social forces that contribute to shape the language contact, use, acquisition and attitudes and the ensuing variation in the language. It continues to diversify across space, time and contexts of use, but ongoing interactions among people constrain diversification.Different chapters of World Englishes examine the competing perspectives of English settlers who fashion a new English during interactions in new colonies; of enslaved or economically marginalised people who became native speakers themselves; of colonial subjects who were compelled into using English but then claimed ownership of it; of global citizens who learn and use English today; and of contemporary migrants and digital netizens who blend English into densely multilingual encounters. The book critically examines the politics and ethics of English as dominant global language today, while glimpsing into the future.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. World Englishes traces the recent history of English, the social forces that contribute to shape the language contact, use, acquisition and attitudes and the ensuing variation in the language. English continues to diversify across space, time and contexts of use, but ongoing interactions among people constrain diversification.Different chapters examine the competing perspectives of English settlers who fashion a new English during interactions in new colonies; of enslaved or economically marginalised people who became native speakers themselves; of colonial subjects who were compelled into using English but then claimed ownership of it; of global citizens who learn and use English today; and of contemporary migrants and digital netizens who blend English into densely multilingual encounters. The book critically examines the politics and ethics of English as dominant global language today, while glimpsing into the future. Traces the recent history of the English language, covering all contexts of use equally Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. Neuware - World Englishes traces the recent history of English, the social forces that contribute to shape the language - contact, use, acquisition and attitudes - and the ensuing variation in the language. English continues to diversify across space, time and contexts of use, but ongoing interactions among people constrain diversification.Different chapters examine the competing perspectives of English settlers who fashion a new English during interactions in new colonies; of enslaved or economically marginalised people who became native speakers themselves; of colonial subjects who were compelled into using English but then claimed ownership of it; of global citizens who learn and use English today; and of contemporary migrants and digital netizens who blend English into densely multilingual encounters. The book critically examines the politics and ethics of English as dominant global language today, while glimpsing into the future.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. World Englishes traces the recent history of English, the social forces that contribute to shape the language contact, use, acquisition and attitudes and the ensuing variation in the language. English continues to diversify across space, time and contexts of use, but ongoing interactions among people constrain diversification.Different chapters examine the competing perspectives of English settlers who fashion a new English during interactions in new colonies; of enslaved or economically marginalised people who became native speakers themselves; of colonial subjects who were compelled into using English but then claimed ownership of it; of global citizens who learn and use English today; and of contemporary migrants and digital netizens who blend English into densely multilingual encounters. The book critically examines the politics and ethics of English as dominant global language today, while glimpsing into the future. Traces the recent history of the English language, covering all contexts of use equally Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Examines the external history, social processes and consequences for language variation and change in EnglishCovers varieties of English spoken in North America, Australasia, Africa, Asia, Europe and South America, including Pidgins and CreolesExamines the competing perspectives of English settlers, indigenous and enslaved people who fashion a new English during interactions within colonial communitiesCritically examines the politics and ethics of English as the dominant global language today, while glimpsing into the futureThe English language has spread across the globe but acquired local characteristics along the way. World Englishes traces the recent history of English, the social forces that contribute to shape the language contact, use, acquisition and attitudes and the ensuing variation in the language. It continues to diversify across space, time and contexts of use, but ongoing interactions among people constrain diversification.Different chapters of World Englishes examine the competing perspectives of English settlers who fashion a new English during interactions in new colonies; of enslaved or economically marginalised people who became native speakers themselves; of colonial subjects who were compelled into using English but then claimed ownership of it; of global citizens who learn and use English today; and of contemporary migrants and digital netizens who blend English into densely multilingual encounters. The book critically examines the politics and ethics of English as dominant global language today, while glimpsing into the future.…

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