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Author : Ulrike Altendorf
Publisher : Gunter Narr Verlag
ISBN 13 : 9783823360223
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (62 download)
Download or read book Estuary English written by Ulrike Altendorf and published by Gunter Narr Verlag. This book was released on 2003 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Swantje Tönnies
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3638951812
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (389 download)
Download or read book Estuary English written by Swantje Tönnies and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seminar paper from the year 2005 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,7, University of Bayreuth, 15 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: Ever since David Rosewarne first coined the term of Estuary English in 1984, the concept of an evolving dialect that extends across regional and social boundaries has given rise to a heated debate between linguists, some of who predict that Estuary English is threatening to replace RP in its role as a national standard. Sharing phonemic characteristics with both RP and the Cockney dialect, Estuary English has, although regionally confined to the South East of England, become a variety of the English language that crosses borders between different age groups, professions and social backgrounds, and is even represented in the media. This paper shall contrast Estuary English with both Cockney and RP in sociolinguistic terms and on a phonemic level. Further goals are to identify historical and social factors that may explain the current linguistic development in Southern Britain, and finally, to summarize the debate between renowned linguists about whether or not a significant role should be assigned to Estuary English, the dialect somewhere "between Cockney and the Queen" (Rosewarne 1994/37: 3).
Author : Raymond Hickey
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 111858404X
Total Pages : 469 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (185 download)
Download or read book A Dictionary of Varieties of English written by Raymond Hickey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-12-12 with total page 469 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Dictionary of Varieties of English presents a comprehensive listing of the distinctive dialects and forms of English spoken throughout the contemporary world. Provides an invaluable introduction and guide to current research trends in the field Includes definitions both for the varieties of English and regions they feature, and for terms and concepts derived from a linguistic analysis of these varieties Explores important research issues including the transportation of dialects of English, the rise of ‘New Englishes’, sociolinguistic investigations of various English-speaking locales, and the study of language contact and change. Reflects our increased awareness of global forms of English, and the advances made in the study of varieties of the language in recent decades Creates an invaluable, informative resource for students and scholars alike, spanning the rich and diverse linguistic varieties of the most widely accepted language of international communication
Author : Alexander Bergs
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
ISBN 13 : 3110525046
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (15 download)
Download or read book Varieties of English written by Alexander Bergs and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2017-10-23 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume is one of the first detailed expositions of the history of different varieties of English. It explores language variation and varieties of English from an historical perspective, covering theoretical topics such as diffusion and supraregionalization as well as concrete descriptions of the internal and external historical developments of more than a dozen varieties of English.
Author : Jonathan Culpeper
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134294042
Total Pages : 125 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (342 download)
Download or read book History of English written by Jonathan Culpeper and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-07-14 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a superb introduction to all the key areas of language and linguistics. Written in clear and concise sections this is the essential guide to this core subject.
Author : Lynda Mugglestone
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191554723
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)
Download or read book Talking Proper written by Lynda Mugglestone and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2003-02-20 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Talking Proper is a history of the rise and fall of the English accent as a badge of cultural, social, and class identity. Lynda Mugglestone traces the origins of the phenomenon in late eighteenth-century London, follows its history through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and charts its downfall during the era of New Labour. This is a witty, readable account of a fascinating subject, liberally spiced with quotations from English speech and writing over the past 250 years.
Author : Joan C Beal
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134664095
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (346 download)
Download or read book English in Modern Times written by Joan C Beal and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-24 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: English in Modern Times describes the development of the English language from 1700 until 1945, and argues that it is in the course of this later modern English period that the characteristics of 'modern' English evolved. This is the first undergraduate text to cover the whole of this important period, which has been called the 'Cinderella' of English historical linguistics because of its lack of representation in scholarly literature. This book is sociohistorical in orientation, arguing that social changes in the Anglophone world need to be taken into account if we are to understand the linguistic changes that occurred during this period. Further chapters deal with changes in vocabulary, syntax and morphology and phonology and with the attempts of lexicographers, grammarians and elocutionists to arrest and control these changes by codifying the language. Unlike many earlier histories of English, 'English in Modern Times' does not define 'English' as confined to Standard (English) English, but also considers the development of extraterritorial Englishes and non-standard varieties of British English in the Later Modern period.
Author : Alan Cruttenden
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1444183109
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (441 download)
Download or read book Gimson's Pronunciation of English written by Alan Cruttenden and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-02-05 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its first publication in 1962, Gimson’s Pronunciation of English has been the essential reference book for anyone studying or teaching the pronunciation of English. This eighth edition has been updated to describe General British (GB) as the principal accent, rather than RP, and the accompanying transcriptions have been brought into line with recent changes in pronunciation. This latest edition also includes completely rewritten chapters on the history of the language and the emergence of a standard, alongside a justification for the change from RP to GB. A further bonus to this important text is its extensive and attractive new Companion Website (www.routledge.com/cw/cruttenden), which now includes moment-by-moment commentaries on videos showing the articulation of all GB consonants and vowels in spoken phrases, as well as cross-referencing between the book and these videos. The Companion Website also includes new recordings of Old English, Middle English, and Early Modern English, and features links to recordings of recent and current GB with comments and transcriptions. Comprehensive yet accessible, Gimson’s Pronunciation of English remains the indispensable reference book for anyone for anyone with an interest in English phonetics.
Author : Tom McArthur
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191073873
Total Pages : 920 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Oxford Companion to the English Language written by Tom McArthur and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-05-14 with total page 920 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford Companion to the English Language provides an authoritative single-volume source of information about the English language. It is intended both for reference and for browsing. The first edition of this landmark Companion, published in 1998, adopted a strong international perspective, covering topics from Cockney to Creole, Aboriginal English to Caribbean English and a historical range from Chaucer to Chomsky, Latin to the World Wide Web. It succinctly described and discussed the English language at the end of the twentieth century, including its distribution and varieties, its cultural, political, and educational impact worldwide, its nature, origins, and prospects, and its pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, word-formation, and usage. This new edition notably focuses on World Englishes, English language teaching, English as an international language, and the effect of technological advances on the English language. More than 130 new entries include African American English, British Sign Language, China English, digital literacy, multimodality, social networking, superdiversity, and text messaging, among many others. It also includes new biographical entries on key individuals who have had an impact on the English language in recent decades, including Beryl (Sue) Atkins, Adam Kilgariff, and John Sinclair. It is an invaluable reference for English Language students, and fascinating reading for any general reader with an interest in language.
Author : Stephan Gramley
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136592679
Total Pages : 608 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (365 download)
Download or read book The History of English written by Stephan Gramley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-15 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The History of English: An Introduction provides a chronological analysis of the linguistic, social, and cultural development of the English language from before its establishment in Britain around the year 450 to the present. Each chapter represents a new stage in the development of the language from Old English through Middle English to Modern Global English, all illustrated with a rich and diverse selection of primary texts showing changes in language resulting from contact, conquest and domination, and the expansion of English around the world. The History of English goes beyond the usual focus on English in the UK and the USA to include the wider global course of the language during and following the Early Modern English period. This perspective therefore also includes a historical review of English in its pidgin and creole varieties and as a native and/or second language in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and Australasia. Designed to be user-friendly, The History of English contains: chapter introductions and conclusions to assist study over 80 textual examples demonstrating linguistic change, accompanied by translations and/or glosses where appropriate study questions on the social, cultural and linguistic background of the chapter topics further reading from key texts to extend or deepen the focus nearly 100 supporting figures, tables, and maps to illuminate the text 16-pages of colour plates depicting exemplary texts, relevant artefacts, and examples of language usage, including Germanic runes, the opening page of Beowulf, the New England Primer, and the Treaty of Waitangi. The companion website at www.routledge.com/cw/gramley supports the textbook and features: an extended view of major aspects of language development as well as synopses of material dealt with in a range of chapters in the book further sample texts, including examples from Chaucer, numerous Early Modern English texts from a wide variety of fields, and twenty-first-century novels additional exercises to help users expand their insights and apply background knowledge an interactive timeline of important historical events and developments with linked encyclopaedic entries audio clips providing examples of a wide range of accents The History of English is essential reading for any student of the English language.
Author : Simon Horobin
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198754272
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (987 download)
Download or read book How English Became English written by Simon Horobin and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The English language is a subject of fascination for many people and is frequently the subject of lively debate in the media. In this book, Simon Horobin considers the rich history of the English language, before moving to discuss its role, status, and future.
Author : Andrew Whittaker
Publisher : Thorogood Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1854186272
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (541 download)
Download or read book Britain written by Andrew Whittaker and published by Thorogood Publishing. This book was released on 2009 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British culture is strewn with names that strike a chord the world over such as Shakespeare, Churchill, Dickens, Pinter, Lennon and McCartney. This book examines the people, history and movements that have shaped Britain as it now is, providing key information in easily digested chunks.
Author : Howard Jackson
Publisher : Nelson Thornes
ISBN 13 : 9780748725809
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (258 download)
Download or read book An Introduction to the Nature and Functions of Language written by Howard Jackson and published by Nelson Thornes. This book was released on 1996 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing the Language Theory section of the NEAB A-Level English Language syllabus, this textbook covers language and its description, the linguistic system of English, language change, language acquisition, language and society, and language in use. There are exercises and activities throughout the book, and suggestions for project work and extended study. The book assumes very little prior knowledge of the subject.
Author : Miroslav Ježek
Publisher : Masarykova univerzita
ISBN 13 : 8021098333
Total Pages : 275 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (21 download)
Download or read book Sociophonology of Received Pronunciation written by Miroslav Ježek and published by Masarykova univerzita. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publikace se zabývá spisovnou výslovností anglického jazyka (tzv. RP) a její percepcí anglickými a českými mluvčími. Dále zkoumá role, které výslovnostní model plní v obou prostředích. Úvodní část práce předkládá diachronní i synchronní teoretický rámec, který vychází z bohaté současné i historické odborné literatury a analyzuje RP s využitím sociolingvistických pojmů, především z oblasti jazykové preskripce a standardizace. Praktická část je tvořena výzkumem, jenž byl proveden pomocí internetové stránky s 18 nahrávkami a doplňujícím dotazníkem. Tyto nahrávky byly evaluovány 20 anglickými a 20 českými respondenty. Výzkum se zabývá také sociolingvistickými kategoriemi, které pomáhají vytvářet ideový konstrukt spisovnosti.
Author : Tometro Hopkins
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1441135731
Total Pages : 864 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (411 download)
Download or read book World Englishes Volumes I-III Set written by Tometro Hopkins and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-14 with total page 864 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: World Englishes is a twelve-volume series, presenting a comprehensive, detailed survey of English as it is spoken all over the world. The volumes are organised into four groups, covering Britain, Europe, America, Africa and Asia, and celebrate English in all its diversity. The chapters contain maps, facts and figures, and a detailed description about English as it is spoken in each region and are an invaluable library resource for undergraduates, postgraduates and academics interested in the diversity of the English language.
Author : Ingrid Wotschke
Publisher : Frank & Timme GmbH
ISBN 13 : 3732900622
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (329 download)
Download or read book How Educated English Speak English written by Ingrid Wotschke and published by Frank & Timme GmbH. This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do educated English speak English? Does it sound like Oxford or rather like Cockney? Why did traditional pronunciation habits and criteria of acceptability change radically during the 20th century, when even the BBC world service got a new sound? How to cope with the impacts of this change; what is the actual ‘standard’? Speech accent is not only a regional, but also a social marker. Ingrid Wotschke discusses educated pronunciation in its changing social contexts, supported by numerous speech samples and illustrations. Besides, she presents the alternative model of current Educated English English. This book is written for scholars and students of English and for anyone else interested in English language and culture.
Author : Alexander Bergs
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3110251604
Total Pages : 1168 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)
Download or read book English Historical Linguistics. Volume 2 written by Alexander Bergs and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 1168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
