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Chinese Sociolinguistics: Language and Identity in Greater China
Chinese Sociolinguistics: Language and Identity in Greater China
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Chinese Sociolinguistics explores how language shapes social, cultural, and ethnic identities in Greater China, including topics such as culture, socioeconomic class, dialects, regional language variation, state policies, linguistic borrowings, bilingualism, bicultural identity, and language shift and attrition. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in Chinese sociolinguistics, language, identity, and society in Greater China.
Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 31 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Chinese Sociolinguistics delves into the intricate interplay between language and society, exploring how it contributes to shaping social, cultural, and ethnic identities within Greater China. This groundbreaking textbook stands as the first dedicated resource to address the complex issues of language, society, and identity in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the vibrant overseas Chinese communities (referred to as Greater China). It encompasses a wide range of topics, including the profound influence of language on Chinese culture, the linguistic representation of socioeconomic status, the diverse dialects and regional language variations, the impacts of state policies on language use, linguistic borrowings, bilingualism and bicultural identity, language shift and attrition, and the emerging dynamics of language influenced by modern technologies and potential future developments.
Designed for undergraduate and graduate students specializing in Chinese sociolinguistics, this comprehensive book offers valuable insights into language, identity, and society in Greater China. It is particularly relevant to those pursuing courses focused on language, identity, and society, as well as members of the Chinese Language Teachers Association and the American Council of Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
With its engaging and informative content, Chinese Sociolinguistics serves as a vital resource for scholars, researchers, language educators, and anyone interested in understanding the complex dynamics of language and its role in shaping the diverse tapestry of Greater China.
Weight: 460g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032382432
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