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This book is a descriptive account of English as it is used in India. Indian English is a second language to most of its speakers. In its 400-year history it has acquired its own character, yet still looks to native varieties of English for norms. The complex nature of Indian English, which is not r...

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1. Verfasser: Sailaja, P. (Pingali), 1962-
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, ©2009.
Schriftenreihe:Dialects of English.
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Zusammenfassung:This book is a descriptive account of English as it is used in India. Indian English is a second language to most of its speakers. In its 400-year history it has acquired its own character, yet still looks to native varieties of English for norms. The complex nature of Indian English, which is not really a monolithic entity, is discussed in this book. The book also makes a distinction between what are considered to be standard and non-standard varieties, and provides an overview of the salient features. Indian English includes: *A discussion of the sociolinguistic and cultural factors *The his.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (x, 172 pages) : maps
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-168) and index.
ISBN:9780748631254
0748631259
9780748671434
0748671439
6612058978
9786612058974

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