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The language of Hinduism in the US diaspora.
- Source :
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World Englishes . Sep2013, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p417-428. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- ABSTRACT The use of English in rituals in the Hindu diaspora in the US is a major change for the religion, since English is excluded from Hindu rituals in India. This paper demonstrates that: (a) this change has impacted the structure of English and the system of Hinduism; (b) Hindu saints, the 'authority' in Hinduism, sanction this change; (c) the media further promotes it; and (d) it impacts the degree of functional load and transparency for the languages of rituals while creating di-systems, or mixed codes with two systems of thought. The implications of this discussion for the theory of language change, maintenance and loss of language will be presented. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08832919
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- World Englishes
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 89768917
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/weng.12041