UID:
almafu_9960118281002883
Format:
1 online resource (xxii, 410 pages) :
,
digital, PDF file(s).
ISBN:
1-108-58871-9
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1-107-25234-2
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1-108-63002-2
Series Statement:
Cambridge studies in linguistics ; 159
Content:
This book provides a pioneering introduction to heritage languages and their speakers, written by one of the founders of this new field. Using examples from a wide range of languages, it covers all the main components of grammar, including phonetics and phonology, morphology and morphosyntax, semantics and pragmatics, and shows easy familiarity with approaches ranging from formal grammar to typology, from sociolinguistics to child language acquisition and other relevant aspects of psycholinguistics. The book offers analysis of resilient and vulnerable domains in heritage languages, with a special emphasis on recurrent structural properties that occur across multiple heritage languages. It is explicit about instances where, based on our current knowledge, we are unable to reach a clear decision on a particular claim or analytical point, and therefore provides a much-needed resource for future research.
Note:
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 25 Jul 2018).
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Introduction -- Heritage English -- How to study heritage speakers: Some observations on the methodologies and approaches -- How to study heritage speakers: Some observations on the methodologies and approaches -- Morphology and morphosyntax -- Syntax -- Semantics and pragmatics -- Heritage speakers in unexpected places -- Conclusion.
Additional Edition:
ISBN 1-107-04764-1
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
