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2011
The discipline of linguistics can be defined as the systematic study of language(s), its nature, its structure and the variation in and between languages. Language permeates, gives direction to and in many ways determines human experience. Linguistics as a discipline is closely related to sociology, anthropology and psychology.
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The discipline of linguistics can be defined as the systematic study of language(s), its nature, its structure and the variation in and between languages. Language permeates, gives direction to and in many ways determines human experience. Linguistics as a discipline is closely related to sociology, anthropology and psychology.
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2022
There is an old adage that states, “Languages have armies and dialects don't.” This articulates a common belief that those who speak an “inferior” language are often marginalized and lack political power. This chapter is an evaluation of the use of Nigerian Pidgin English and the discriminatory societal views associated with Nigerian Pidgin English ...
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There is an old adage that states, “Languages have armies and dialects don't.” This articulates a common belief that those who speak an “inferior” language are often marginalized and lack political power. This chapter is an evaluation of the use of Nigerian Pidgin English and the discriminatory societal views associated with Nigerian Pidgin English ...
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Global Perspectives
Linguistic diversity is generally perceived as declining, although the number of languages in the world, as counted by catalogues such as Ethnologue, is actually increasing year on year. This paper will consider what is meant by linguistic diversity, how it is measured and valued, why it is seen as under threat, why this matters, and to whom. The paper
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Linguistic diversity is generally perceived as declining, although the number of languages in the world, as counted by catalogues such as Ethnologue, is actually increasing year on year. This paper will consider what is meant by linguistic diversity, how it is measured and valued, why it is seen as under threat, why this matters, and to whom. The paper
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Linguistic diversity in Australia
People and place, 1998Recent information from the 1996 Census reveals that 14.6 per cent of Australians, 26.4 per cent of Sydney residents and 25.4 per cent of Melbourne residents speak a language other than English at home. This paper explores the changing patterns of language diversity in Australia, Sydney and Melbourne between 1991 and 1996.
M, Clyne, S, Kipp
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2017
Linguistic diversity has become a hot topic in linguistic research, and a core issue for policy makers and organisations; however, public discourse of linguistic diversity does not normally involve a critical definition ofdiversityitself.Theaimofthisarticleisthentoproposea deconstruction of the notion of linguistic diversity.
Mauri, Caterina e Arcodia, Giorgio
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Linguistic diversity has become a hot topic in linguistic research, and a core issue for policy makers and organisations; however, public discourse of linguistic diversity does not normally involve a critical definition ofdiversityitself.Theaimofthisarticleisthentoproposea deconstruction of the notion of linguistic diversity.
Mauri, Caterina e Arcodia, Giorgio
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Celebrating Linguistic Diversity
Language Arts, 1998Offers brief annotations of 45 illustrated children’s books that offer a vision of a linguistically rich world where language difference is a resource, not an obstacle. Groups the books in the following categories: codeswitching as authentic language; dual language texts; language and cultural traditions; alternate forms of communication; and personal ...
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Linguistic Justice vs. Linguistic Diversity
Philological Encounters, 2016The linguistic uniformity of Europe (or the globe) is currently enforced not only by powerful economic and political forces but also by sociologists and social philosophers. At first, the learning of global English was only considered to be a necessary professional skill, then, the positive connotations of “plurilingualism” were evoked for fostering ...
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1999
Abstract There are some 6,500 different languages in the world, belonging to around 250 distinct families and conforming to numerous grammatical types. This book explains why. Given that the biological mechanisms underlying language are the same in all normal human beings, would we not be a more successful species if we spoke one ...
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Abstract There are some 6,500 different languages in the world, belonging to around 250 distinct families and conforming to numerous grammatical types. This book explains why. Given that the biological mechanisms underlying language are the same in all normal human beings, would we not be a more successful species if we spoke one ...
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