Varieties of Modern English by Diane Davies

Varieties of Modern English by Diane Davies

The 'story' of English is continually re-told and re-written, as more and more people use the language and have a part in shaping the way it develops. Varieties of Modern English provides a critical introduction to the study of regional, social, gendered, context- and medium-related varieties of the language, and explores some of the debates concerning the role and impact of English in different parts of the world today.Beginning by outlining the main types of variation in language, the book focuses on the link between language or dialect and the construction of both group and individual identities. Issues of identity are crucial to chapters on the roots of Modern English, on gender and English, on ethnicity and English and on English as an international language. As well as looking at a range of 'users' of the language, Davies also explores many of its 'uses' and modes, including the English of literary texts, advertising, newspaper reporting and commentary, political speeches, email and text messaging. Written in a discursive, student-friendly style, the book also provides: * A rich mix of illustrative material * End-of-chapter Activities and related Comments at the end of the book * Suggestions for further reading Varieties of Modern English provides a thought-provoking overview of its subject and will be invaluable reading for students of English Language and Linguistics.

Diane Davies is a Lecturer in Applied Linguistics and TESOL in the School of Education at the University of Leicester

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ISBN 13	9780582369962
ISBN 10	0582369967
Title	Varieties of Modern English
Author	Diane Davies
Series	Learning About Language
Condition	Non disponible
Binding type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	2005-04-07
Number of pages	184
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