The Oxford handbook of world Englishes

As the most documented language in human history, English holds a unique key to unlocking some of the mysteries of that uniquely human endowment: language. Yet the field of World Englishes has remained somewhat marginal in linguistic theory and vice versa. This collection calls for more direct and m...

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Other Authors: Filppula, Markku (Editor), Klemola, Juhani (Editor), Sharma, Devyani (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York Oxford University Press 2013, 2013-2017
Series:Oxford handbooks online / Oxford handbooks online
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Collection: Oxford Handbook Online - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:As the most documented language in human history, English holds a unique key to unlocking some of the mysteries of that uniquely human endowment: language. Yet the field of World Englishes has remained somewhat marginal in linguistic theory and vice versa. This collection calls for more direct and mutually constructive engagement with current linguistic theories, questions, and methodologies. It aims to achieve this through a design that combines areal overviews, theoretical chapters, and case studies
Published:2013-2017
Physical Description:1 online resource
Publication Frequency:Monthly
ISBN:9780199985036