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8. The History of English in a Social Context

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Dieter Kastovsky and Arthur Mettinger

Subjects
History of English, Variation (linguistics), Standardization, Language change, Social environment, Phonology, Sociology, Syntax, Linguistics, Sociolinguistics
Abstract

One of the most important factors in language change is synchronic variation due to social differences including gender-specific language use. The papers in the present volume all address this topic in connection with the history of English. They range from Chaucer's and Shakespeare's forms of address to questions of political correctness today; they also include the discussion of attitudes to regional variation and of the influence of social variation on syntax and phonology as well as the role of standardization in a social context.

Published
2000
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13. The History of English in a Social Context : A Contribution to Historical Sociolinguistics

Author

Dieter Kastovsky, Arthur Mettinger, Dieter Kastovsky, and Arthur Mettinger

Subjects
English language--History--Congresses, English language--Grammar, Historical--Congresses, English language--Social aspects--Congresses
Abstract

TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS is a series of books that open new perspectives in our understanding of language. The series publishes state-of-the-art work on core areas of linguistics across theoretical frameworks, as well as studies that provide new insights by approaching language from an interdisciplinary perspective. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS considers itself a forum for cutting-edge research based on solid empirical data on language in its various manifestations, including sign languages. It regards linguistic variation in its synchronic and diachronic dimensions as well as in its social contexts as important sources of insight for a better understanding of the design of linguistic systems and the ecology and evolution of language. TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS publishes monographs and outstanding dissertations as well as edited volumes, which provide the opportunity to address controversial topics from different empirical and theoretical viewpoints. High quality standards are ensured through anonymous reviewing. To discuss your book idea or submit a proposal, please contact Birgit Sievert.

Published
2000

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