ISBN:
9780415722704
,
9781032460918
Language:
English
Pages:
ix, 112 Seiten
Series Statement:
Routledge studies in sociolinguistics
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Orelus, Pierre W. All English accents matter
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Orelus, Pierre W. All English accents matter
DDC:
306.442/21
Keywords:
English language Social aspects
;
English language Pronunciation by foreign speakers
;
Discrimination in language
;
Speech and social status
;
Englisch
;
Fremdsprache
;
Aussprache
;
Soziolinguistik
Abstract:
"Orelus' valuable study draws on the scholarly work of sociocultural and postcolonial theorists, as well as testimonies collected from study participants, to explore accentism, the systemic form of discrimination against speakers whose accents deviate from a socially constructed norm. Orelus examines the manner in which accents are acquired and the effects of such acquisition on the learning and educational experiences of linguistically and culturally diverse students. He goes on to demonstrate the ways and the degree to which factors such as race, class, and country of origin are connected with nonstandard accent-based discrimination. Finally, this book proposes alternative ways to challenge and counter the accentism that minority groups, including linguistically and culturally diverse groups, have faced in schools and in society at large. It will be of interest to all of those concerned with linguistic/accent-based prejudice and the experience of those who face it"--
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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