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Language contact - the linguistic and social outcomes of two or
more languages coming into contact with each other - starts with
the emergence of multilingual populations. Multilingualism
involving plurilingualism can have various consequences beyond
borrowing, interference, and code-mixing and -switching, including
the emergence of lingua francas and new language varieties, as well
as language endangerment and loss. Bringing together contributions
from an international team of scholars, this Handbook - the second
in a two-volume set - engages the reader with the manifold aspects
of multilingualism and provides state-of-the-art research on the
impact of population structure on language contact. It begins with
an introduction that presents the history of the scholarship on the
subject matter. The chapters then cover various processes and
theoretical issues associated with multilingualism embedded in
specific population structures worldwide as well as their outcomes.
It is essential reading for anybody interested in how people behave
linguistically in multilingual or multilectal settings.
Language contact - the linguistic and social outcomes of two or
more languages coming into contact with each other - has been
pervasive in human history. However, where histories of language
contact are comparable, experiences of migrant populations have
been only similar, not identical. Given this, how does language
contact work? With contributions from an international team of
scholars, this Handbook - the first in a two-volume set - delves
into this question from multiple perspectives and provides
state-of-the-art research on population movement and language
contact and change. It begins with an overview of how language
contact as a research area has evolved since the late 19th century.
The chapters then cover various processes and theoretical issues
associated with population movement and language contact worldwide.
It is essential reading for anybody interested in the dynamics of
social interactions in diverse contact settings and how the
changing ecologies influence the linguistic outcomes.
Written entirely in Spanish, this is the ideal introduction to
Spanish linguistics for students. Using clear explanations, it
covers all the basic concepts required to study the structural
aspects of the Spanish language - phonetics and phonology,
morphology, syntax and semantics - as well as the history of
Spanish, its dialects, and its linguistic variation in Latin
America, Spain, and the US. This third edition incorporates new
features designed to enhance its usefulness for classroom teaching:
a new chapter on the teaching and learning of Spanish as a second
language, expanded discussion of syntax, and more detailed coverage
of Spanish semantics and pragmatics. Numerous exercises have been
added throughout the text, some of which are now presented as
problems for students to solve, allowing students to gain a more
complete mastery of the analytical concepts at hand.
How long has Spanish been spoken in the US and how many people
speak it today? Is Spanish being passed down through generations?
What role does Spanish play in US Latino identity? Analysing and
synthesising data from a wide variety of sources, Escobar and
Potowski explore these questions and more in this up-to-date
textbook for students of Spanish language, linguistics,
bilingualism, sociolinguistics, culture, and history. * Over 150
exercises help students engage with the linguistic characteristics
of Spanish, Spanish-dialect contact, bilingualism, and Spanish
communities in the US * Exercises and examples refer students to
external, online sources so they can experience Spanish through a
range of media * Concepts are clearly defined with detailed
examples for readers who may not have a background in linguistics *
Misconceptions about Spanish varieties and Latino communities are
addressed, ensuring readers will emerge with a clear understanding
of how Latino communities vary linguistically and socioculturally.
How long has Spanish been spoken in the US and how many people
speak it today? Is Spanish being passed down through generations?
What role does Spanish play in US Latino identity? Analysing and
synthesising data from a wide variety of sources, Escobar and
Potowski explore these questions and more in this up-to-date
textbook for students of Spanish language, linguistics,
bilingualism, sociolinguistics, culture, and history. * Over 150
exercises help students engage with the linguistic characteristics
of Spanish, Spanish-dialect contact, bilingualism, and Spanish
communities in the US * Exercises and examples refer students to
external, online sources so they can experience Spanish through a
range of media * Concepts are clearly defined with detailed
examples for readers who may not have a background in linguistics *
Misconceptions about Spanish varieties and Latino communities are
addressed, ensuring readers will emerge with a clear understanding
of how Latino communities vary linguistically and socioculturally.
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