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OverviewThis textbook is the only one of its kind to introduce the study of Canadian English in the context of basic concepts of linguistics and sociolinguistics. The book provides foundational information on linguistic principles and on the different branches of sociolinguistics, ranging from the large-scale ‘macro’ study of language usage (the sociology of language, dialect surveys) to the ‘micro’ study of language use (sociophonetics, sociolinguistic variation and change). Each chapter highlights the different ways of collecting and analyzing data, including census data and historical texts, surveys and questionnaires, publically available corpora, and interviews. Mini-projects at the end of each chapter offer hands-on experience with the methods presented in the chapter. In addition to discussing the classic works in the study of Canadian English, this book engages with such contemporary issues as new-dialect formation, language and social identity, and ongoing language change, making it key reading for students taking courses in the areas of Canadian English, varieties of English, language variation, and sociolinguistics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James A. Walker (York University, Canada)Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.362kg ISBN: 9780415535366ISBN 10: 0415535360 Pages: 150 Publication Date: 24 June 2015 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General 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 ContentsSection I: Some Basics. Section II: What is Canadian English? Section III: Canadian English with an Attitude. Section IV: Canadian English, Coast to Coast to Coast. Section V: Variation and Change in Canadian English.ReviewsAuthor InformationJames Walker is Associate Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics at York University. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |