Pidgins and Creoles: Volume 1, Theory and Structure

Pidgins and Creoles: Volume 1, Theory and Structure

Author: John A. Holm

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1988-05-05

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 9780521271080

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This first volume of Holm's major survey of pidgins and creoles provides an up-to-date and readable introduction to a field of study that has become established only in the past few decades. Written for both students and general readers with a basic knowledge of linguistics, the book's original perspective will also attract specialists in the field seeking a broad overview of the linguistic relationships among these languages. Creolized, or restructured versions of English, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portugese, and other languages arose during European colonial expansion. These resulted in such creoles as Jamaican, Haitian, Papiamentu, and some one hundred others, as well as such semi-creoles as Afrikaans, non-standard Brazilian Portugese, Papiamentu, and American Black English. Scholars have tended to work on particular language varieties in relative isolation, making comparative research into the genesis, development, and structure of creoles difficult. In writing this book, Holm draws on broad studies of many languages to make clear how far-reaching creoles'similarities are and to challenge current linguistic theories on creoles and pidgins. The emphasis of this volume is largely empirical rather than descriptive. Its core is a comparative study of creoles based on European languages in Africa and the Caribbean that demonstrates the striking similarities among the languages in terms of their lexical semantics, phonology, and syntax. A forthcoming volume provides a socio-historic overview of variety development and text examples, with translations, of the restructured languages.


The Survey of Pidgin and Creole Languages

The Survey of Pidgin and Creole Languages

Author: Susanne Maria Michaelis

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 0199691401

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The most authoritative guide ever published to the world's pidgin and creole languages. The 3-volume Survey describes their histories and linguistic characteristics. The Atlas of Pidgins and Creoles, published at the same time, shows how 130 linguistic features are distributed among the world's languages.


Sounds of English Worldwide

Sounds of English Worldwide

Author: Raymond Hickey

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2023-05-09

Total Pages: 439

ISBN-13: 1119131278

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An in-depth exploration of the sound systems of varieties of English around the world, written by a renowned authority in the field In Sounds of English Worldwide, Raymond Hickey delivers a rigorous overview of the sound systems of varieties of English throughout the world. Beginning with an overview of the history and contexts of global varieties of English, this book guides readers through the spread of English during the colonial era leading up to the present day. The second section of the book broadly considers developments in the English-speaking world, accounting for the factors that triggered regional changes and resulted in diverse scenarios for English, including language contact and shift, new dialect formation , and the use of English in non-anglophone contexts. To assist students in learning how to approach the study of varieties of English, this valuable text addresses research questions of general interest to linguists and explores a variety of fieldwork methods commonly used by researchers in the area. This useful book offers: A thorough introduction to English today, including its geographical and social distribution, focusing on variation and change around the world Practical discussions of key changes in late modern English that determined the unique phonetic profile of different varieties of the language In-depth examination of present-day scenarios and how they might pan out in the future development of English, considering the many factors which may shape global forms of the language Includes useful summaries of varieties of English with a glossary and timeline, providing a quick reference of the key features of English around the world for students Considers research issues and methods to aid students in applying the material of the book to their own studies Perfect for graduate students, advanced undergraduate students, and researchers studying varieties of Englishes, Sounds of English Worldwide will earn a place in the libraries of linguists and students studying Englishes worldwide from a sociolinguistic perspective as well as langague contact , bilingualism, the rise of new varieties along with English phonetics and phonology more generally.


The Guidebook to Sociolinguistics

The Guidebook to Sociolinguistics

Author: Allan Bell

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-09-23

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0631228667

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The Guidebook to Sociolinguistics presents a comprehensive introduction to the main concepts and terms of sociolinguistics, and of the goals, methods, and findings of sociolinguistic research. Introduces readers to the methodology and skills of doing hands-on research in this field Features chapter-by-chapter classic and contemporary case studies, exercises, and examples to enhance comprehension Offers wide-ranging coverage of topics across sociolinguistics. It begins with multilingualism, and moves on through language choice and variation to style and identity Takes students through the challenges involved in conducting their own research project Written by one of the leading figures in sociolinguistics


Many Ways to be Deaf

Many Ways to be Deaf

Author: Leila Frances Monaghan

Publisher: Gallaudet University Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 342

ISBN-13: 9781563681356

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The Cambridge History of the English Language: English in North America

The Cambridge History of the English Language: English in North America

Author: Richard M. Hogg

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 676

ISBN-13: 9780521264792

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The volumes of The Cambridge history of the English language reflect the spread of English from its beginnings in Anglo-Saxon England to its current role as a multifaceted global language that dominates international communication in the 21st century.


The Development of African American English

The Development of African American English

Author: Walt Wolfram

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 047077990X

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This book focuses on one of the most persistent and controversial questions in modern sociolinguistics: the past and present development of African American Vernacular English (AAVE).


World Englishes Volumes I-III Set

World Englishes Volumes I-III Set

Author: Tometro Hopkins

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2013-02-14

Total Pages: 864

ISBN-13: 1441157182

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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.