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OverviewThis work examines the unguided acquisition of a standard language by speakers of nonstandard varieties in two distinct linguistic and geographical situations: in a Caribbean creole situation (Belize); and in a non-creole situation (PRC) in China. In both cases, psychosocial factors, linguistic bias toward non-native renderings of the standard varieties, the social status of their speakers, and related political and educational consequences play an important role in the development of second dialects. The ultimate goal underlying the comparison of specific discourse variables in Belizean and Chinese standard acquisition is to evaluate the relative merits of substratal, superstratal, and universal explanations in language development. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Geneviève Escure (University of Minnesota)Publisher: John Benjamins Publishing Co Imprint: John Benjamins Publishing Co Volume: 18 Weight: 0.530kg ISBN: 9789027252401ISBN 10: 9027252408 Pages: 307 Publication Date: 06 March 1997 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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