Pluricentric Languages in an Immigrant Context

Name: Pluricentric Languages in an Immigrant Context
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Spanish, Arabic and Chinese

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Contributions to the Sociology of Language [Csl]

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This monograph attempts to explore the notion of pluricentric languages in relation to language maintenance and shift in an immigrant situation (Australia). The three languages selected (Spanish, Arabic, Chinese) are all pluri-centric in different ways and are all languages of international significance. Analysis of the differences in language maintenance processes and patterns between the three languages, and between the different subgroups within the relevant communities, help pinpoint some of the basic factors in language maintenance as well as some of the more ambivalent or variable factors. It has also been possible to consider to what extent the language gives rise to communities based on language rather than national origins. Among the findings of the study is the significance of the major immigration vintage of the group on language maintenance attitudes and practices. This partly reflects changing policies and attitudes in mainstream Australian society. The book will be an important source for sociolinguists, political scientists and those who are working in the fields of applied linguistics and ethnic relations.

Release date Australia

July 20th, 1999

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Professional & Vocational
Professional & Vocational

Edition

Reprint 2011

Pages

381

Series

Contributions to the Sociology of Language [Csl]

Dimensions

155x230x19

ISBN-13

9783110165777

Product ID

5806635

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