English around the world : an introduction /

"The global spread of English has had widespread linguistic, social, and cultural implications, affecting the lives of millions of people around the world. This textbook provides a lively and accessible introduction to world Englishes, describing varieties used in countries as broad-ranging as...

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Detaylı Bibliyografya
Yazar: Schneider, Edgar W. (Edgar Werner), 1954- (Yazar)
Materyal Türü: Kitap
Dil:English
Baskı/Yayın Bilgisi: New York : Cambridge University Press, c2020.
Edisyon:Second edition.
Seri Bilgileri:Cambridge introductions to the English language
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İlgili Kayıtlar:Online version: English around the world :<b
Classic Catalogue: View this record in Classic Catalogue
İçindekiler:
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Basic notions
  • 3. Historical background
  • 4. Language crossing an ocean: Old World and New World
  • 5. Settlers and locals: Southern Hemisphere Englishes, transported and newly born
  • 6. Missionaries, merchants, and more: English is useful, English is ours
  • 7. Language development: a general perspective
  • 8. Issues and attitudes
  • 9. Conclusion
  • Appendixes
  • Glossary
  • References
  • Index.