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. Ed(S): McLellan, James; Deterding, David - The Use and Status of Language in Brunei Darussalam. A Kingdom of Unexpected Linguistic Diversity.  - 9789811008511 - V9789811008511
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The Use and Status of Language in Brunei Darussalam. A Kingdom of Unexpected Linguistic Diversity.

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Description for The Use and Status of Language in Brunei Darussalam. A Kingdom of Unexpected Linguistic Diversity. Hardback. Editor(s): McLellan, James; Deterding, David. Num Pages: 296 pages, 38 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMR; CFF; CJB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 613.
This book provides an overview of the linguistic situation in Brunei, including a historical overview and a synopsis of the current education system. It investigates pronunciation, particularly the intelligibility of Brunei English and the vowels of Brunei Mandarin, and it also describes the acquisition of Malay grammar, Malay politeness strategies, the use of language online, language in the courts, a comparison of Malay and English newspapers, the language of shop signs, the status of Dusun, and lastly, English literature in Brunei.

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Springer Verlag, Singapore Singapore
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Number of Pages
285
Place of Publication
Singapore, Singapore
ISBN
9789811008511
SKU
V9789811008511
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About . Ed(S): McLellan, James; Deterding, David
Noor Azam Haji-Othman is an Associate Professor of English Language & Linguistics, and he teaches communication and media modules at Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD).  His research interests include the interactions between languages in Brunei and bilingualism in relation to/as a result of state policy on language, education and society. James McLellan is a Senior Lecturer of English Language and Linguistics ... Read more

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