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Perspectives on Northern Englishes

Joan C Beal editor Sylvie Hancil editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:De Gruyter

Published:10th Jul '17

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Northern English has been the object of much attention linguistically over the last thirty years but scholars have had a tendency to focus on the phonology of the dialects and varieties encountered. The purpose of the present volume is to complement and enrich the existing studies by providing readers with a kaleidoscopic perspective, allowing for a holistic interpretation and understanding of Northern English. It includes studies not only on phonology but also on semantics, syntax and sociolinguistics from a synchronic and diachronic point of view, with a special emphasis on the process of enregisterment. The varieties covered include Scottish Standard English, Shetland and Northern Ireland as well as varieties from the North of England.

ISBN: 9783110448658

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 588g

315 pages