Full Description
Corpus Linguistics for World Englishes offers a detailed account of how to analyse the many fascinating varieties of English around the world using corpus-linguistic methods. Employing case studies for illustration of relevant concepts and methods throughout, this book:
introduces the theory and practice of analysing World Englishes
illustrates the basics of corpus-linguistic methods and presents the vast World Englishes corpora
links World Englishes to Learner Englishes and English as a Lingua Franca
offers practical, hands-on exercises and questions for discussion in each chapter
provides helpful overviews and course syllabi for students and instructors.
Corpus Linguistics for World Englishes is key reading for advanced students of English as a World Language and Corpus Linguistics, as well as anyone keen to understand variation in World Englishes with the help of corpus linguistics.
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: World Englishes
Chapter 3: Corpus-Linguistic Approaches to Language
Chapter 4: Corpora and World Englishes
Chapter 5: Tracing Variation and Change in World Englishes
Chapter 6: Interpreting Variation and Change in World Englishes
Chapter 7: World Englishes, Learner Englishes, and English as a Lingua Franca
Chapter 8: The State of the Art and the Way Ahead
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