1st Edition
The German-Speaking World A Practical Introduction to Sociolinguistic Issues
274 Pages
by
Routledge
This accessible textbook offers students the opportunity to explore for themselves a wide range of sociolinguistic issues relating to the German language and its role in societies around the world. It is written for undergraduate students who have a sound practical knowledge of German but who have little or no knowledge of linguistics or sociolinguistics. It combines text with practical exercises... Read more
Acknowledgements. Introduction. How to Use This Book. Part 1. 1. German: Language, People, Place. 2. German in Contact With Other Languages. 3. German as an International Language Part 2. Exploring Linguistic Variation. 4. Regional Variation in Spoken German. 5. Written German, Spoken German. 6. Public Language. 7. Communicative Conventions and Social Relations. 8. Language and Gender. 9. Multicultural Society and Intercultural Encounters. 10. Sprachkultur: Preserving the Cultural Heritage. 11. Sprachkritik: Public Attitudes Towards Language Use. 12. Sprachwende: Language Change as Social Change. Index of Terms. Bibliography.
Biography
Patrick Stevenson, Kristine Horner, Nils Langer, Gretrud Reershemius
'Accessible and affordable, it is an ideal introductory text...' - Bill Dodd, University of Birmingham
' ... this book is informative, interesting and interactive. I recommend it to anyone teaching a course on German sociolinguistics.' - Christina Schaffner, Aston University
