Varieties of Modern English

An Introduction

By:

Diane Davies

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Learning About Language

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The 'story' of English is continually re-told and re-written, as more and more people use the language and have a part in shaping the way it develops.Varieties of Modern English provides a critical introduction to the study of regional, social, gendered, context- and medium-related varieties of the language, and explores some of the debates concerning the role and impact of English in different parts of the world today.Beginning by outlining the main types of variation in language, the book focuses on the link between language or dialect and the construction of both group and individual identities. Issues of identity are crucial to chapters on the roots of Modern English, on gender and English, on ethnicity and English and on English as an international language. As well as looking at a range of 'users' of the language, Davies also explores many of its 'uses' and modes, including the English of literary texts, advertising, newspaper reporting and commentary, political speeches, email and text messaging.Written in a discursive, student-friendly style, the book also provides:* A rich mix of illustrative material* End-of-chapter Activities and related Comments at the end of the book* Suggestions for further reading Varieties of Modern English provides a thought-provoking overview of its subject and will be invaluable reading for students of English Language and Linguistics. Diane Davies is a Lecturer in Applied Linguistics and TESOL in the School of Education at the University of Leicester.

Author Biography:

Dr Diane Davies is based at the School of Education, University of Leicester.

Release date NZ

April 7th, 2005

Author

Diane Davies

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Pages

184

Series

Learning About Language

Dimensions

156x235x11

ISBN-13

9780582369962

Product ID

2467462

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