Language and Region (Intertext Series)

The Intertext series has been specifically designed to meet the needs of contemporary English Language Studies. Working with Texts: a core introduction to language analysis (second edition 2001) is the foundation text, which is complemented by a range of 'satellite titles. These provide students with hands-on practical experience of textual analysis through special topics, and can be used individually or in conjunction with Working with Texts.

Language and Region:
· provides an accessible guide to regional variation in English
· covers topical issues including loss of regional diversity and attitudes to regional accents and dialects examines the use of dialect in media, advertising and the tourist industry
· outlines the main linguistic characteristics of regional accents and dialects in terms of regional pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar
· is accompanied by a supporting website