These new multimedia textbooks cover the phonology, morphology and syntax of varieties of English around the world. They will be published in four volumes, sorted according to regions, and each volume will be accompanied by an interactive CD-ROM.
The articles, written by widely acclaimed specialists, provide concise and comprehensive information on the phonetic, morphological and syntactic characteristics of each variety discussed. They are followed by exercises and study questions that can be used for class-room assignments as well as for self study in preparation for exams.
The multimedia CD-ROM contains sound samples, speech recordings, interactive and synchronized maps, an extensive bibliography on relevant research literature, and links to pertinent websites.
Key features:
- include study questions and exercises that will involve students actively in the learning process
- division into regions will allow teachers to focus onto specific areas
- enhanced by a multimedia CD-ROM with a unique collection of speech recordings of English and interactive maps that allow either phonological or morphosyntactic (grammatical) comparisons
Varieties of English will be essential reading for those studying and teaching English linguistics and also invaluable for researchers requiring an update in the area.
This volume gives a detailed overview of the varieties of English spoken in the Americas and the Caribbean, including regional, social and ethnic dialects (such as Southern US, Canadian or Chicano English) as well as Caribbean creoles from the Bahamas to Suriname.
The chapters, written by widely acclaimed specialists, provide concise and comprehensive information on the phonological, morphological and syntactic characteristics of each variety discussed.
The articles are followed by exercises and study questions. The exercises are geared towards students and can be used for classroom assignments as well as for self study in preparation for exams. Instructors can use the exercises, sound samples and interactive maps to enhance their classroom presentations and to highlight important language features.
"Overall, this volume is a very helpful addition to the canon of world Englishes studies."
Richard W. Hallett in: Lingusit List 23.3263
"No doubt the last word the editors want to hear is a call for more', but that is certainly a future effort greatly to be desired."
Lise Winer in: Journal of Pidgin and Creole Languages 24:2/2009
"It should be in every research library that does not already own the 2004 Handbook. [...] Highly recommended."
J. M. Alexander in: Choise 05/2009
