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Languages in Contact and Contrast - A Festschrift for Professor Elzbieta Manczak-Wohlfeld on the Occasion of Her 70th Birthday
Languages in Contact and Contrast - A Festschrift for Professor Elzbieta Manczak-Wohlfeld on the Occasion of Her 70th Birthday
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The Festschrift is a collection of papers written in honour of Professor Elżbieta Mańczak-Wohlfeld to mark her 70th birthday. It explores the influence of English on various languages and cultures, including Polish, Danish, Afrikaans, Swedish, Spanish, German, and Japanese. The papers also discuss Ponglish, foreign languages in Kraków, multilingualism in Europe, language, culture, and identity, and the influence of globalisation on Polish language and culture.
Format: Hardback
Length: 574 pages
Publication date: 08 October 2021
Publisher: Uniwersytet Jagiellonski, Wydawnictwo
The Festschrift is a remarkable collection of scholarly papers that pays tribute to Professor Elżbieta Mańczak-Wohlfeld on the occasion of her 70th birthday. As a prominent figure in the field of language contact, Professor Mańczak-Wohlfeld has dedicated her career to exploring the intricate interplay between English and other European languages, as well as the diverse aspects of English grammar. Her extensive research has resulted in over 160 publications, including four books, course books, and academic papers. Additionally, she has played a crucial role in editing and co-editing dictionaries of English borrowings in Polish.
The Festschrift volume showcases a diverse range of perspectives and research areas within the field of linguistics. The chapters included therein delve into various topics, such as the influence of English on languages like Polish, Danish, Afrikaans, Swedish, Spanish, German, and Japanese, as well as on Asian languages and cultures. The authors examine the impact of Celtic borrowings in Polish, the presence of anglicisms in Serbian, and the influence of Yiddish borrowings in contemporary American English. Furthermore, the contributions explore the phenomenon of Ponglish, the communication code used by Poles living in the UK, the linguistic landscape of Kraków, the challenges of multilingualism in Europe, the relationship between language, culture, and identity, and the effects of globalization on both the Polish language and culture.
Selected chapters in the Festschrift also address a range of phenomena related to Karaim, Rusenorsk, and Turkish. This wide-ranging coverage reflects the interdisciplinary nature of Professor Mańczak-Wohlfeld's work and her profound understanding of the complex dynamics between languages and cultures.
The Festschrift is a testament to Professor Mańczak-Wohlfeld's exceptional contributions to the field of linguistics and her lasting impact on the academic community. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and students interested in language contact, comparative linguistics, and the study of English as a global language.
In conclusion, the Festschrift is a truly remarkable celebration of Professor Elżbieta Mańczak-Wohlfeld's remarkable career and her enduring influence on the field of language contact. The collection of scholarly papers in this volume showcases the depth and breadth of her research, and it serves as a testament to her dedication to advancing our understanding of language and culture.
Weight: 1030g
Dimension: 449 x 254 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788323349174
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