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Contact Languages: A Comprehensive Guide (Language Contact and Bilingualism [LCB], 6)
Author: Peter Bakker
Year: June 26, 2013
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 2.8 MB
Language: English

Year: June 26, 2013
Format: PDF
File size: PDF 2.8 MB
Language: English

The book Contact Languages A Comprehensive Guide Language Contact and Bilingualism [LCB] 6 is a comprehensive guide that explores the complex and dynamic process of language contact and bilingualism in the modern world. The book is divided into six chapters each focusing on a different aspect of language contact and bilingualism. Chapter one provides an overview of the field of contact linguistics and its importance in understanding the evolution of languages and the development of new linguistic forms. Chapter two delves into the history of contact languages and their origins, tracing the evolution of these languages from their earliest beginnings to the present day. Chapter three examines the various types of contact languages including pidgins creoles and mixed languages, highlighting their unique features and characteristics. Chapter four discusses the role of language contact in shaping the structure and syntax of languages, exploring how contact can influence the grammar and vocabulary of languages. Chapter five looks at the social aspects of language contact, examining how contact languages are used in different social contexts such as education, work, and community settings. Finally, chapter six considers the future of contact languages and their potential for promoting unity and understanding among diverse groups of people. The need to study and understand the process of technology evolution is crucial in today's rapidly changing world.
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