The book offers a unique exploration of obsessive-compulsive disorder through a literary and linguistic lens, emphasizing the need for a holistic understanding of disability that integrates medical, social, political, and cultural perspectives. It advocates for a more inclusive and self-reflective society by highlighting the interplay between language and mental health, suggesting that such an approach can enrich our comprehension of disability and its implications.
The internet has revolutionised the way we interact and caused a complete shift in the dynamics of our communication. We now talk and write to strangers; provide feedback to writers, artists, and companies; post opinions; work as informal journalists; start social movements; and merge oral and written modes in new, creative but also challenging ways. At the same time, we have witnessed the spread of English on a global scale and this has become inextricably linked with the evolution in online communication."The Sociolinguistics of digital Englishes" investigates these phenomena by introducing core areas of sociolinguistics but exploring how each one of them has been transformed by the current era of globalization, particularly with regard to the spread of English and its current status as a global language. The key topics covered include:Language, English, and Technology in PerspectiveLanguage, Society, and changing networksCode switching, code mixing, and virtual EnglishesEnglish knowledge, power, and internet competenceChanging Varieties, discourse practices, and IdentityThe sociolinguistics of gender and race construction on the internetTruthfulness and access in online communicationCulture and webs of significanceThis book will be key reading for students with an interest in language in the globalised multimedia world.
Focusing on the practical applications of linguistic theory, this book explores various real-world situations where applied linguistics plays a crucial role. It serves as an essential resource for students, illustrating how theoretical concepts can be effectively implemented in everyday contexts.
Facing a tight deadline and family financial pressures, art history student Darcey Mendes struggles to find a thesis topic to secure her graduation and support her secret daughter. Meanwhile, Archie Northwood, a wealthy individual from a privileged background, enters her life, potentially altering her path. The story explores themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the challenges of balancing personal dreams with harsh realities, as Darcey navigates her academic aspirations amidst her responsibilities as a mother.
English is used in diplomatic contexts worldwide, including in situations where none of the interlocutors are native-speakers. This ground-breaking volume brings together the perspectives of researchers and practitioners to discuss the needs of those using and learning English for Diplomatic Purposes. Chapter authors use concepts from sociolinguistics, World Englishes, Peace Linguistics and English as a Lingua Franca. Combined with this theoretical background is a pragmatic understanding of the work of diplomacy and the realities of communication, as well as exercises designed to help students, teachers and practicing diplomats reflect on, and develop, their language use. This book represents an important first step in the opening-up of English for Diplomatic Purposes as a distinct field of study and learning, and as such will be required reading for those working and studying in this area.
Silbenspiele sind ein weltweit verbreitetes Phänomen; auch in Afrika sind sie in vielen Sprachen bekannt und dokumentiert. Vor allem Kindern und Jugendlichen wird die belustigende Beschäftigung mit diesen «Geheimsprachen» zugeschrieben. Das Buch widmet sich ihnen in zweifacher Hinsicht: Zum einen stellt es die formalen Bildungsregeln solcher Sprachen dar und systematisiert sie, zum anderen geht es auf die soziolinguistischen Gemeinsamkeiten dieses Phänomens ein. Im Anschluss daran werden Silbenspiele von ähnlichen sprachlichen Phänomenen wie Argots, Respektsprachen und Jugendsprachen abgegrenzt, mit denen sie sowohl Bildungsregeln als auch Funktionen teilen. Das Buch leistet damit einen Beitrag zur ganzheitlichen Betrachtung von Silbenspielen.
