This completed downloadable of Multilingualism Understanding Linguistic Diversity 1st Edition John Edwards
Instant downloaded Multilingualism Understanding Linguistic Diversity 1st Edition John Edwards pdf docx epub after payment.
Product details:
- ISBN 10: 1441196137
- ISBN 13: 9781441196132
- Author: John Edwards
HOW DO LANGUAGES LIVE AND DIE? WHAT ROLE DOES TRANSLATION PLAY IN HELPING LANGUAGES TO THRIVE? ARE POLYGLOTS VIEWED WITH SUSPICION, GIVEN THE LINKS BETWEEN LANGUAGE AND IDENTITY? IS THE MAINTENANCE AND REVIVAL OF FLAGGING LANGUAGES WORTH THE EFFORT? CAN A LANGUAGE REMAIN ‘PURE’? IF LANGUAGE PATTERNS CONSTANTLY ALTER, WHAT DOES THIS SAY ABOUT IDENTITY? Multilingualism is everywhere in a globalized society. This book looks at the origins and development of languages, at language contact and competition, and at the emergence and the consequences of multilingualism. Edwards also examines lingua francas, pidgins, creoles and artificial languages as a part of a broader snapshot of the social life of language. This compelling short introduction is required reading for all entry-level students of multilingualism, and a primer for language lovers in general.
Table of contents:
Chapter 1: The Diversity of Languages
Chapter 2: Interpreting Language Diversity
Chapter 3: Multilingual Abilities
Chapter 4: The Emergence and Measurement of Multilingualism
Chapter 5: The Consequences of Babel: Lingua Francas
Chapter 6: The Consequences of Babel: Translation
Chapter 7: Keeping Languages Pure
Chapter 8: Languages and Identities in Transition
Chapter 9: Endangered Languages and the Will to Survive
Chapter 10: Linguistic Intervention and the ‘New’ Ecology of Language
People also search:
what is linguistic diversity
what is linguistic diversity in the classroom
why linguistic diversity is important
explain linguistic diversity and cultural diversity
benefits of linguistic diversity