A Nation Without A National Language

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A Nation Without A National Language

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Author : Gopalrao Ekbote
language : en
Publisher: Hyderabad : Hindi Prachar Sabha
Release Date : 1984

A Nation Without A National Language written by Gopalrao Ekbote and has been published by Hyderabad : Hindi Prachar Sabha this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1984 with Hindi language categories.

Do You Speak American

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Author : Robert Macneil
language : en
Publisher: Nan A. Talese
Release Date : 2007-12-18

Do You Speak American written by Robert Macneil and has been published by Nan A. Talese this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-18 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Is American English in decline? Are regional dialects dying out? Is there a difference between men and women in how they adapt to linguistic variations? These questions, and more, about our language catapulted Robert MacNeil and William Cran—the authors (with Robert McCrum) of the language classic The Story of English—across the country in search of the answers. Do You Speak American? is the tale of their discoveries, which provocatively show how the standard for American English—if a standard exists—is changing quickly and dramatically. On a journey that takes them from the Northeast, through Appalachia and the Deep South, and west to California, the authors observe everyday verbal interactions and in a host of interviews with native speakers glean the linguistic quirks and traditions characteristic of each area. While examining the histories and controversies surrounding both written and spoken American English, they address anxieties and assumptions that, when explored, are highly emotional, such as the growing influence of Spanish as a threat to American English and the special treatment of African-American vernacular English. And, challenging the purists who think grammatical standards are in serious deterioration and that media saturation of our culture is homogenizing our speech, they surprise us with unpredictable responses. With insight and wit, MacNeil and Cran bring us a compelling book that is at once a celebration and a potent study of our singular language. Each wave of immigration has brought new words to enrich the American language. Do you recognize the origin of 1. blunderbuss, sleigh, stoop, coleslaw, boss, waffle? Or 2. dumb, ouch, shyster, check, kaput, scram, bummer? Or 3. phooey, pastrami, glitch, kibbitz, schnozzle? Or 4. broccoli, espresso, pizza, pasta, macaroni, radio? Or 5. smithereens, lollapalooza, speakeasy, hooligan? Or 6. vamoose, chaps, stampede, mustang, ranch, corral? 1. Dutch 2. German 3. Yiddish 4. Italian 5. Irish 6. Spanish

Nations Language And Citizenship

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Author : Norman Berdichevsky
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2018-02-22

Nations Language And Citizenship written by Norman Berdichevsky and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-22 with Social Science categories.

This study evaluates the importance of language in achieving a sense of national solidarity, considering factors such as territory, religion, race, historical continuity, and memory. It investigates the historical experiences of countries and ethnic or regional minorities according to how their political leadership, intellectual elite, or independence movements answered the question, "Who are we?" The Americans, British, and Australians all speak English, just as the French, Haitians, and French-Canadians all speak French, sharing common historical origin, vocabulary and usage--but each nationality's use of its language differs. So does language transform a citizenry into a community / or is a "national language" the product of idealogy? This work presents 26 case studies and raises three questions: whether the people of independent countries consider language the most important factor in creating their sense of nationality; whether the people living in multi-ethnic states or as regional minorities are most loyal to the community with which they share a language or the community with which they share citizenship; and whether people in countries with civil strife find a common language enough to create a sense of political solidarity. The study also covers hybrid languages, language revivals, the difference between dialects and languages, government efforts to promote or avoid bilingualism, the manipulation of spelling and alphabet reform. Illustrations include postage stamps, banknotes, flags, and posters illustrating language controversies. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

Language Nation And Development In Southeast Asia

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Author : Lee Hock Guan
language : en
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Release Date : 2007

Language Nation And Development In Southeast Asia written by Lee Hock Guan and has been published by Institute of Southeast Asian Studies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Social Science categories.

Papers from a workshop on Language, Nation and Development in Southeast Asia held in Singapore, 2003.

The Language Wars

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Author : Henry Hitchings
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-02-03

The Language Wars written by Henry Hitchings and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-02-03 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

The English language is a battlefield. Since the age of Shakespeare, arguments over correct usage have been acrimonious, and those involved have always really been contesting values - to do with morality, politics and class. THE LANGUAGE WARS examines the present state of the conflict, its history and its future. Above all, it uses the past as a way of illuminating the present. Moving chronologically, the book explores the most persistent issues to do with English and unpacks the history of 'proper' usage. Where did these ideas spring from? Which of today's bugbears and annoyances are actually venerable? Who has been on the front line in the language wars? THE LANGUAGE WARS examines grammar rules, regional accents, swearing, spelling, dictionaries, political correctness, and the role of electronic media in reshaping language. It also takes a look at such niggling concerns as the split infinitive, elocution and text messaging. Peopled with intriguing characters such as Jonathan Swift, H. W. Fowler and George Orwell as well as the more disparate figures of Lewis Carroll, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lenny Bruce, THE LANGUAGE WARS is an essential volume for anyone interested in the state of the English language today or intrigued about its future.

Language And The Nation

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Author : Ayọ Bamgboṣe
language : en
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date : 1991

Language And The Nation written by Ayọ Bamgboṣe and has been published by Edinburgh University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Foreign Language Study categories.

Focusing on the problem of multilingualism in relation to national integration, communication, development and education in Eastern Africa, this study examines the processes of policy formulation. It discusses different types of language policies and practices in the context of the role of national and international agencies of language planning. Although the focus of the book is sub-Saharan Africa, comparisons with other parts of the world are made whenever necessary.

Language Conflict And Language Rights

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Author : William D. Davies
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2018-08-09

Language Conflict And Language Rights written by William D. Davies and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-09 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

An overview of language rights issues and language conflicts with detailed examination of many cases past and present around the world.

Birth Of A National Language

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Author : Tore Janson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991

Birth Of A National Language written by Tore Janson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Botswana categories.

"Birth of a National Language provides essential reading for those interested in the development, usage and future of Setswana in Botswana. This well-researched study traces the development of Setswana from the earliest known records to its present status as a national language in Botswana. The complex relationships between nation, language, and society is discussed in detail, with reference to both historical and geographical influences. Special emphasis is placed on the linguistic consequences of the great social changes brought about by independence in 1966, and a chapter is devoted to the very dynamic linguistic situation in the capital city, Gaborone. The Gaborone example leads to a more general discussion of recent semantic and lexical changes. The book concludes with an overview of the evolution of Setswana in Botswana, and a discussion of possible future developments based on comparisons with other languages." --cover page [4].

Introduction To Sociolinguistics

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Author : Aleksandr Davidovich Shve?t?s?er
language : en
Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing
Release Date : 1986-01-01

Introduction To Sociolinguistics written by Aleksandr Davidovich Shve?t?s?er and has been published by John Benjamins Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-01-01 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

Translation from the original Russian edition. The first Soviet text-book on sociolinguistics, the book introduces the reader to some of its basic problems, such as language and social structure, language as a social factor, language and nation, language and culture, language and the sociology of an individual, sociolinguistics and Marxist sociology. It focuses on such theoretical issues as the subject-matter of sociolinguistics, the functioning of sociocommunicative systems, language policy and social aspects of verbal behavior.

Language Policy And Language Planning

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Author : Sue Wright
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-04-08

Language Policy And Language Planning written by Sue Wright and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-08 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.

This revised second edition is a comprehensive overview of why we speak the languages that we do. It covers language learning imposed by political and economic agendas as well as language choices entered into willingly for reasons of social mobility, economic advantage and group identity.