Canadian English - A Sociolinguistic Perspective (Paperback, New)

This textbook is the only one of its kind to introduce the study of Canadian English in the context of basic concepts of linguistics and sociolinguistics. The book provides foundational information on linguistic principles and on the different branches of sociolinguistics, ranging from the large-scale 'macro' study of language usage (the sociology of language, dialect surveys) to the 'micro' study of language use (sociophonetics, sociolinguistic variation and change). Each chapter highlights the different ways of collecting and analyzing data, including census data and historical texts, surveys and questionnaires, publically available corpora, and interviews. Mini-projects at the end of each chapter offer hands-on experience with the methods presented in the chapter. In addition to discussing the classic works in the study of Canadian English, this book engages with such contemporary issues as new-dialect formation, language and social identity, and ongoing language change, making it key reading for students taking courses in the areas of Canadian English, varieties of English, language variation, and sociolinguistics.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2015
First published:	2007
Authors:	James A. Walker
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	150
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-53537-3
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Child & developmental psychology Books > Medicine > Other branches of medicine > Psychiatry
LSN:	0-415-53537-9
Barcode:	9780415535373

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