Language Myths And The History Of English
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Language Myths and the History of English
Author | : Richard J. Watts |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press on Demand |
Total Pages | : 353 |
Release | : 2011-03-03 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780195327601 |
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Language Myths and the History of English deconstructs common myths about the historical development of English and looks at the ideological reasons for their existence.
Language Myths
Author | : Laurie Bauer |
Publsiher | : Penguin UK |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 1998-11-26 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780141939100 |
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A unique collection of original essays by 21 of the world's leading linguists. The topics discussed focus on some of the most popular myths about language: The Media Are Ruining English; Children Can't Speak or Write Properly Anymore; America is Ruining the English Language. The tone is lively and entertaining throughout and there are cartoons from Doonesbury andThe Wizard of Id to illustrate some of the points. The book should have a wide readership not only amongst students who want to read leading linguists writing about popular misconceptions but also amongst the large number of people who enjoy reading about language in general.
Language Myths and the History of English
Author | : Richard J. Watts |
Publsiher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 135 |
Release | : 2011-02-01 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780199716678 |
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Language Myths and the History of English aims to deconstruct the myths that are traditionally reproduced as factual accounts of the historical development of English. Using concepts and interpretive sensibilities developed in the field of sociolinguistics over the past 40 years, Richard J. Watts unearths these myths and exposes their ideological roots. His goal is not to construct an alternative discourse, but to offer alternative readings of the historical data. Watts raises the question of what we mean by a linguistic ideology, and whether any discourse--a hegemonic discourse, an alternative discourse, or even a deconstructive discourse--can ever be free of it. The book argues that a naturalized discourse is always built on a foundation of myths, which are all too easily taken as true accounts.
Origins of the Specious
Author | : Patricia T. O'Conner,Stewart Kellerman |
Publsiher | : Random House Trade Paperbacks |
Total Pages | : 290 |
Release | : 2010-08-24 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9780812978100 |
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Do you cringe when a talking head pronounces “niche” as NITCH? Do you get bent out of shape when your teenager begins a sentence with “and”? Do you think British spellings are more “civilised” than the American versions? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you’re myth-informed. In Origins of the Specious, word mavens Patricia T. O’Conner and Stewart Kellerman reveal why some of grammar’s best-known “rules” aren’t—and never were—rules at all. This playfully witty, rigorously researched book sets the record straight about bogus word origins, politically correct fictions, phony français, fake acronyms, and more. Here are some shockers: “They” was once commonly used for both singular and plural, much the way “you” is today. And an eighteenth-century female grammarian, of all people, is largely responsible for the all-purpose “he.” From the Queen’s English to street slang, this eye-opening romp will be the toast of grammarphiles and the salvation of grammarphobes. Take our word for it.
Origin of Language and Myths
Author | : Morgan Kavanagh |
Publsiher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 477 |
Release | : 2023-03-05 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9783382127336 |
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Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Origin of Language and Myths
Author | : Morgan Peter Kavanagh |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 542 |
Release | : 1871 |
Genre | : Language and languages |
ISBN | : UOM:39015030194677 |
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Making Sense of Bad English
Author | : Elizabeth Peterson |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 2019-10-17 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781000652314 |
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Why is it that some ways of using English are considered "good" and others are considered "bad"? Why are certain forms of language termed elegant, eloquent or refined, whereas others are deemed uneducated, coarse, or inappropriate? Making Sense of "Bad English" is an accessible introduction to attitudes and ideologies towards the use of English in different settings around the world. Outlining how perceptions about what constitutes "good" and "bad" English have been shaped, this book shows how these principles are based on social factors rather than linguistic issues and highlights some of the real-life consequences of these perceptions. Features include: an overview of attitudes towards English and how they came about, as well as real-life consequences and benefits of using "bad" English; explicit links between different English language systems, including child’s English, English as a lingua franca, African American English, Singlish, and New Delhi English; examples taken from classic names in the field of sociolinguistics, including Labov, Trudgill, Baugh, and Lambert, as well as rising stars and more recent cutting-edge research; links to relevant social parallels, including cultural outputs such as holiday myths, to help readers engage in a new way with the notion of Standard English; supporting online material for students which features worksheets, links to audio and news files, further examples and discussion questions, and background on key issues from the book. Making Sense of "Bad English" provides an engaging and thought-provoking overview of this topic and is essential reading for any student studying sociolinguistics within a global setting.
Origin of Language and Myths
Author | : Morgan Kavanadh |
Publsiher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 478 |
Release | : 2023-02-02 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9783382109851 |
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Reprint of the original. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.