Globalization and Language Vitality

Globalization and Language Vitality
Title Globalization and Language Vitality PDF eBook
Author Cécile B. Vigouroux
Publisher A&C Black
Pages 302
Release 2008-11-05
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 082649515X

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This book discusses the effects of globalization on languages in Africa. In contrast to previous studies, the contributors examine whether or not globalization is affecting African languages in the same ways and at the same rate in different countries, and how local experiences of language change vary from place to place. Rather than seeing English as the 'killer language' par excellence, the contributors probe ways in which languages are being used side by side to complement each other in some contexts while competing against European colonial languages in others. The result is a diverse canvas of language vitality in the African context, including matters of endangerment and loss, through the lense of globalization in its various interpretations. This book is a must read for students and researchers interested in language change and death and in the fate of European languages in the rest of the world.

Globalization and Language Vitality

Globalization and Language Vitality
Title Globalization and Language Vitality PDF eBook
Author Cécile B. Vigouroux
Publisher A&C Black
Pages 302
Release 2008-11-05
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 1441170731

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This book discusses the effects of globalization on languages in Africa. In contrast to previous studies, the contributors examine whether or not globalization is affecting African languages in the same ways and at the same rate in different countries, and how local experiences of language change vary from place to place. Rather than seeing English as the 'killer language' par excellence, the contributors probe ways in which languages are being used side by side to complement each other in some contexts while competing against European colonial languages in others. The result is a diverse canvas of language vitality in the African context, including matters of endangerment and loss, through the lense of globalization in its various interpretations. This book is a must read for students and researchers interested in language change and death and in the fate of European languages in the rest of the world.

English as a Global Language

English as a Global Language
Title English as a Global Language PDF eBook
Author David Crystal
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 227
Release 2012-03-29
Genre Foreign Language Study
ISBN 1107611806

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Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.

The Handbook of Language and Globalization

The Handbook of Language and Globalization
Title The Handbook of Language and Globalization PDF eBook
Author Nikolas Coupland
Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Pages 674
Release 2012-09-17
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 111834717X

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The Handbook of Language and Globalization brings together important new studies of language and discourse in the global era, consolidating a vibrant new field of sociolinguistic research. The first volume to assemble leading scholarship in this rapidly developing field Features new contributions from 36 internationally-known scholars, bringing together key research in the field and establishing a benchmark for future research Comprehensive coverage is divided into four sections: global multilingualism, world languages and language systems; global discourse in key domains and genres; language, values and markets under globalization; and language, distance and identities Covers an impressive breadth of topics including tourism, language teaching, social networking, terrorism, and religion, among many others Winner of the British Association for Applied Linguistics book prize 2011

The Cambridge Handbook of Endangered Languages

The Cambridge Handbook of Endangered Languages
Title The Cambridge Handbook of Endangered Languages PDF eBook
Author Peter K. Austin
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 581
Release 2011-03-24
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 113950083X

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It is generally agreed that about 7,000 languages are spoken across the world today and at least half may no longer be spoken by the end of this century. This state-of-the-art Handbook examines the reasons behind this dramatic loss of linguistic diversity, why it matters, and what can be done to document and support endangered languages. The volume is relevant not only to researchers in language endangerment, language shift and language death, but to anyone interested in the languages and cultures of the world. It is accessible both to specialists and non-specialists: researchers will find cutting-edge contributions from acknowledged experts in their fields, while students, activists and other interested readers will find a wealth of readable yet thorough and up-to-date information.

Saving Languages

Saving Languages
Title Saving Languages PDF eBook
Author Lenore A. Grenoble
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 254
Release 2005-11-03
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN 9781139445429

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Language endangerment has been the focus of much attention and as a result, a wide range of people are working to revitalize and maintain local languages. This book serves as a general reference guide to language revitalization, written not only for linguists and anthropologists, but also for language activists and community members who believe they should ensure the future use of their languages, despite their predicted loss. Drawing extensively on case studies, it sets out the necessary background and highlights central issues such as literacy, policy decisions, and allocation of resources. Its primary goal is to provide the essential tools for a successful language revitalization program, such as setting and achieving realistic goals, and anticipating and resolving common obstacles. Clearly written and informative, Saving Languages will be an invaluable resource for all those interested in the fate of small language communities around the globe.

English in Multilingual South Africa

English in Multilingual South Africa
Title English in Multilingual South Africa PDF eBook
Author Raymond Hickey
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Pages 443
Release 2020
Genre Foreign Language Study
ISBN 1108425348

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An innovative and insightful exploration of varieties of English in contemporary South Africa.