Language and society in a changing italy

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    • Tosi, Arturo

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Language and society in a changing italy

Arturo Tosi

(Multilingual matters / series editor, Derrick Sharp, 117)

Multilingual Matters, c2001

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Bibliography: p. 269-280

Includes index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This book examines the interrelation between language and society in contemporary Italy. It aims to provide an up to date account of linguistic diversity, social variation, special codes and language varieties within Italian society, and in situations of language contact both within and outside Italy.

Table of Contents

Introduction Acknowledgements Part 1 Everyday Language: Evolution and Variation 1 Language Planning and Language Change 2 Linguistic Diversity 3 Standard and Non-Standard Variations 4 Language in Education 5 New Conventions Part 2 Special Languages: Tradition and Innovations 6 The Language of Bureaucracy 7 The Language of Politicians 8 The Language of Newspapers 9 The Language of Advertising 10 The Language of Young People Part 3 Language Contacts: Origin and Status 11 Italian and English in Italy 12 Italian in English-Speaking Countries 13 Italian in Multilingual Europe Conclusions References Index

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Details

  • NCID
    BA5051865X
  • ISBN
    • 1853595012
    • 1853595004
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Clevedon, Eng.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 288 p.
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