Arabic sociolinguistics

Arabic sociolinguistics / Reem Bassiouney.

The first introduction to the field of Arabic sociolinguistics, this book discusses major trends in research on diglossia, code-switching, gendered discourse, language variation and change, and language policies in relation to Arabic. In doing so, it introduces and evaluates the various theoretical...

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Main Author: Bassiouney, Reem, 1973- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Arabic
Published: Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2009]
Subjects:
Sociolinguistics > Arab countries.
Language and culture > Arab countries.
Arabic language > Social aspects.
Arabic language > Dialects.
Sociolinguistics.
sociolinguistics.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > Sociolinguistics.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > Linguistics > General.
Arabic language > Dialects
Arabic language > Social aspects
Language and culture
Sociolinguistics
Arab countries
Electronic books.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Diglossia and dialect groups in the Arab world
  • 2. Code-switching
  • 3. Language variation and change
  • 4. Arabic and gender
  • 5. Language policy and politics
  • General conclusion.

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