This book develops the general principles of linguistic change that form the foundations of historical linguistics, dialectology and sociolinguistics. It is concerned with the factors that govern the internal development of linguistic structures: the mechanisms of change, the constraints on change, and the ways in which change is embedded in the larger linguistic system.
This book is the first to examine the English spoken in New York City comprehensively, including pronunciation, grammar, and discourse. Using sources from classic studies to original data, Newman describes New Yorkers' speech in a way that is linguistically rigorous yet accessible to non-specialists. The book also shows how the linguistic similarities and differences among New Yorkers are rooted in social, cultural, and historical factors.
Introducing the Language of the News is a comprehensive introduction to the language of news reporting. Assuming no prior knowledge of linguistics, the book provides an accessible analysis of the processes that produce news language, and discusses how different linguistic choices promote different interpretations of news texts.
This collection of essays examines the historical, social, cultural, and educational foundations of Esl/Efl/Bilingual Education. The four themes of this book are: ¨ Historical, Legal and Political Foundations of Bilingual/Esl Education ¨ Linguistic and Sociocultural Issues in Esl/Efl Education ¨ Educational Reform and English Language Teaching ¨ Effectively Teaching Bilingual/Esl/Efl Students This volume offers a concise overview of English language learning issues from foundations to current reform to practical guidelines to implement in the classroom.
