The Standard In South African English And Its Social History
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The Standard in South African English and Its Social History
Author | : Len W. Lanham |
Publsiher | : John Benjamins Publishing |
Total Pages | : 97 |
Release | : 1979-01-01 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9783872762108 |
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This study of the South African variety of English is an exercise in the sociology of language conducted mainly within the conceptual framework and methodology created by William Labov. It accepts that social process and social structure are reflected in patterns of covariation involving linguistic and social variables, and in attitudes to different varieties of speech within the community. This premise is pursued here in its historical implications: linguistuic evidence in present-day speech patterns of earlier states of the society and of the social, political and cultural changes that have brought about the present state. The second main focus in this volume is directed at the concept of standard variety, that is the social attributes and functions of a formal speech pattern for which the status of standard might be claimed.
Aspects of the English language in South Africa focusing on language identity and language varieties
Author | : Hildegard Schnell |
Publsiher | : GRIN Verlag |
Total Pages | : 16 |
Release | : 2007-03-14 |
Genre | : Literary Collections |
ISBN | : 9783638615235 |
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Seminar paper from the year 2006 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,7, University of Duisburg-Essen, course: English in Africa, language: English, abstract: Due to the spread of English to so many parts of the world which was triggered during the colonial era and by migration of English-speaking people, the importance of English not only as a language of commerce, science and technology but also as an international language of communication has been realized (Platt, Weber, Ho 1984: 1). In my research paper I will provide an overview of the English language in South Africa by looking at its origins concerning the historical background. Furthermore, I am going to focus on the English language in South Africa in more detail in order to point out the influence of the immigrants’ speech from England and Scotland on some phonetic features of South African English. Eventually, I am going to discuss whether the spread of English can be seen as an evidence of a “killer language” which has been used as a tool for subtle linguistic imperialism, occurring at the expense of local languages, stabilizing hierarchical structures and reinforcing existing status differentials (de Klerk 1996: 7-8). So, the main purpose of my paper is to show that the English language in South Africa before, during and after apartheid policy is one of the official languages since there is more than one local language in a multilingual nation. While English in South Africa is seen by many “as a medium of achieving and announcing independence and maturity, for many others English represent colonialism, power and elitism, and acts as a vehicle of values not always in harmony with local traditions and beliefs” (de Klerk 1996: 7). In this chapter, I will focus on the historical and social background of the English language in South Africa in regard to different language varieties. In the following, based on Roger Lass’s article “South African English”, I will, as I mentioned before, refer to the historical background of the English language in South Africa and so discuss the aspect of different language varieties that were influenced by the English language. Then, concerning L.W. Lanham’s The Standard in South African English and its Social History, I will point out in which way the English language developed there. By referring to the historical background in more detail, I will eventually focus on Josef Schmied’s English in Africa, thus stressing the strategic importance of South Africa for the British.
English in South Africa
Author | : Len W. Lanham |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 46 |
Release | : 1964 |
Genre | : English language |
ISBN | : STANFORD:36105073230216 |
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Language and Social History
Author | : Rajend Mesthrie |
Publsiher | : New Africa Books |
Total Pages | : 376 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Sociolinguistics |
ISBN | : 0864862806 |
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The Social and Political History of Southern Africa s Languages
Author | : Tomasz Kamusella,Finex Ndhlovu |
Publsiher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 2017-11-21 |
Genre | : Foreign Language Study |
ISBN | : 9781137015938 |
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This book is the first to offer an interdisciplinary and comprehensive reference work on the often-marginalised languages of southern Africa. The authors analyse a range of different concepts and questions, including language and sociality, social and political history, multilingual government, and educational policies. In doing so, they present significant original research, ensuring that the work will remain a key reference point for the subject. This ambitious and wide-ranging edited collection will appeal to students and scholars of southern African languages, sociolinguistics, history and politics.
A Social History of English
Author | : Mr Dick Leith,Dick Leith |
Publsiher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2005-08-18 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781134711451 |
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A Social History of English is the first history of the English language to utilize the techniques, insights and concerns of sociolinguistics. 'An excellent book: original, clear and well-written.' - Albion
The Handbook of English Pronunciation
Author | : Marnie Reed,John M. Levis |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 548 |
Release | : 2019-02-12 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 9781119055266 |
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The Handbook of English Pronunciation presents a comprehensive exploration of English pronunciation with essential topics for applied linguistics researchers and teachers, including language acquisition, varieties of English, historical perspectives, accent’s changing role, and connections to discourse, technology, and pedagogy. Provides thorough descriptions of all elements of English pronunciation Features contributions from a global list of authors, reflecting the finest scholarship available Explores a careful balance of issues and topics important to both researchers and teachers Provides a historical understanding of the importance of pronunciation and examines some of the major ways English is pronounced today throughout the world Considers practical concerns about how research and practice interact in teaching pronunciation in the classroom
World Englishes
Author | : Kingsley Bolton,Braj B. Kachru |
Publsiher | : Taylor & Francis |
Total Pages | : 520 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 0415315077 |
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