Cheshire, Jenny
Taming the Vernacular; From Dialect to Written Standard Language
- ISBN 13:
- 9780582298095
- author:
- Cheshire, Jenny
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 270
- Dimensions:
- 21.7 x 14.7 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Language Arts, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Taming the Vernacular: From Dialect to Written Standard Language explores the differences between standard and non-standard varieties of several languages. This comprehensive study examines the syntax of Dutch, English, French, Finnish, Galician, German, and Spanish, shedding light on lesser-researched dialects and spoken colloquial varieties. By taking a cross-linguistic perspective on the historical development of standardized varieties, the editors identify common characteristics of spoken language and understand the filtering processes involved in standardization. This book is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Linguistics, particularly those studying sociolinguistics, dialectology, and historical linguistics. With its focus on a variety of languages, this text provides valuable insights into the linguistic aspects of European languages, making it an ideal resource for students seeking to understand the complexities of language variation.
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