The theme of this collection is a discussion of the notions of
'norms' and 'standards', which are studied from various different
angles, but always in relation to the English language. These terms
are to be understood in a very wide sense, allowing discussions of
topics such as the norms we orient to in social interaction, the
benchmark employed in teaching, or the development of English
dialects and varieties over time and space and their relation to
the standard language. The collection is organized into three
parts, each of which covers an important research field for the
study of norms and standards. Part 1 is entitled "English over time
and space" and is further divided into three thematic subgroups:
standard and non-standard features in English varieties and
dialects; research on English standardization processes; and issues
of standards and norms in oral production. Part 2 deals with
"English usage in non-native contexts," and Part 3 is dedicated to
"Issues on politeness and impoliteness." The notions of standards
and norms are equally important concepts for historical linguists,
sociolinguists with a variationist background, applied linguists,
pragmaticians, and discourse analysts.
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