Varieties of English
A Typological Approach
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:9th May '13
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This coursebook explores the diverse regional and social varieties of English worldwide. It features exercises for varying skill levels, summaries, and practical lists to help students grasp key concepts effectively.
Varieties of English serves as a comprehensive introduction to the diverse regional and social variations of the English language found worldwide. It explores how English manifests in numerous forms, each with distinct structural characteristics. This coursebook is tailored to meet the educational needs of students, ensuring that learners at different levels can engage with the material effectively.
Each chapter of the book includes targeted exercises designed for three distinct ability levels, allowing students to practice and reinforce their understanding of the content. Additionally, succinct summaries and practical lists of key terms enable learners to review essential information, making it easier to grasp complex concepts related to English language variation. The book emphasizes the importance of recognizing and appreciating the multitude of English varieties, shedding light on both their unique features and commonalities.
The text delves into grammatical phenomena, offering in-depth analyses of various English forms while identifying patterns and limits of variation. By drawing comparisons with other languages, the book highlights both universal and language-specific aspects of English. This comparative approach enriches students' understanding of linguistic diversity and fosters a deeper appreciation for the complexities of the English language as it exists across different cultures and communities. Overall, Varieties of English is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of English language variations.
'This book offers a unique exploration of morphosyntactic variation across varieties of English from a functional typological perspective. It is a meticulously designed textbook, and a treasure trove of new insights into vernacular Englishes worldwide.' Donald Winford, Ohio State University
'Professor Siemund's textbook is an innovative and easily accessible introduction to World Englishes, with up-to-date topics and lucid exposition. It is an excellent source of information on the grammatical consequences of the spread of English, and is of immense interest not only to students of World Englishes but also to students of general dialectological and typological issues.' Zhiming Bao, National University of Singapore
'Here at last is the textbook much missed both by students and university teachers in classes on structural variation in World Englishes, dialects of English, and English-based Pidgins and Creoles. Developed and refined in numerous linguistics classes, it is thought-provoking and yet easily digestible for advanced undergraduate and graduate students (and likewise for a more senior readership), an effect enhanced not least by well-chosen sets of exercises following each of the chapters.' Bernd Kortmann, University of Freiburg
'… based on a wide range of data from varieties of English all over the world, Peter Siemund's book on Varieties of English: A Typological Approach manages to build a much needed bridge between linguistic typology and variationist study of language. It provides the reader with a balanced discussion of morphosyntactic features common to, or different between, varieties of English and seeks explanations for them in terms of linguistic universals and/or sociohistorical background factors.' Markku Filppula, University of Eastern Finland, Joensuu
ISBN: 9780521764964
Dimensions: 235mm x 155mm x 23mm
Weight: 640g
325 pages