The Use and Status of Language in Brunei Darussalam - A Kingdom of Unexpected Linguistic Diversity (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)

This book provides an overview of the linguistic situation in Brunei, including a historical overview and a synopsis of the current education system. It investigates pronunciation, particularly the intelligibility of Brunei English and the vowels of Brunei Mandarin, and it also describes the acquisition of Malay grammar, Malay politeness strategies, the use of language online, language in the courts, a comparison of Malay and English newspapers, the language of shop signs, the status of Dusun, and lastly, English literature in Brunei.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Release date:	July 2018
First published:	2016
Editors:	Noor Azam Haji-Othman • James McLellan • David Deterding
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	285
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-981-10-9269-5
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > General Books > Language & Literature > Language teaching & learning (other than ELT) > General
LSN:	981-10-9269-9
Barcode:	9789811092695

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