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1. Linguistic Diasporas and the Sindhi Biradari.

Author

Khubchandani, Lachman M.

Abstract

A discussion of the Sindhi language diaspora, the biradari, across India and Pakistan looks at the implications of this geographic dispersal for the cohesion of the Sindhi-speaking community and culture. Three sociocultural characteristics of the scattered population are identified: urbanization; near-universal literacy; and bilingualism. Patterns of ethnic/linguistic identity and language choice in various cultural circumstances are also examined. Rapidly changing patterns of ethnic mix in previously Sindh areas are identified. It is concluded that information technology offers a means for continued connection and networking within the now geographically dispersed Sindh community. Contains 17 references. (MSE)

Published
1998

2. Plurilingual Ethos: A Peep into the Sociology of Language.

Author

Khubchandani, Lachman M.

Abstract

Issues in the study of bilingualism and multilingualism in India and Pakistan are examined, including the delineation of linguistic boundaries, defining a society that is multicultural and yet has developed a "communication ethos" based on a core of common experience, the difficulty in interpreting language role and defining language usage in a multicultural area, the relationship between language identity and communication, definition of bilingual identity, and the role of the government and language elite(s) in language identity. Three indexes of prominent language pressure that affect language use in a given area are described: the state language pressure index; Hindi-Urdu pressure index; and English pressure index. It is concluded that the Indian experience suggests that a genuine understanding of multicultural societies will be guided largely by viewing language as a synergistic network inspiring trust in cross-cultural settings while empowering the particular. Contains 38 references. (MSE)

Published
1998

3. Sindhi Studies: 1947-1967. A Review of Sindhi Language and Society. Heritage Studies Series.

Author

Khubchandani, Lachman M. and Khubchandani, Lachman M.

Abstract

This monograph was originally a chapter from a 14-volume series, "Current Trends in Linguistics," that presented reviews of research pertaining to language and society worldwide. This publication provides access to researchers of the Indo-Pakistan Subcontinent, focusing on the Sindhi language. Chapter 1, "Sindhi Studies: 1947-67" (Lachman M. Khubchandani), presents information on the writing system, phonology, grammar, dialect studies, language in contact, lexicography, comparative and historical studies, teaching material, folklore, and general linguistics in Sindhi. Chapter 2, "Studies in Pakistan" (Anware Dil), introduces linguistic studies and research in Pakistan, focusing on current trends in Pakistani linguistics. Four appendixes present the following: a bibliographic update of Khubchandani's contributions to the subject since 1967; discussion of the composite ethos of the Subcontinent (language transplantation processes, plural communications, and targets of language development); and two critiques of Khubchandani's works, published in Pakistan (one of which is in Sindhi). (SM)

Published
2000

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