German Speaking World

A Practical Intro

Patrick Stevenson, Kristine Horner (University of Sheffield, UK), Nils Langer (University of Bristol, UK) , Gertrud Reershemius (Aston University, UK)

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Routledge
22 May 1997

Sociolinguistics; Languages & ESL; German - Cultural Material; German - Languages

Series: Routledge Language in Society

"This textbook offers students the opportunity to explore for themselves a wide range of sociolinguistic issues relating to the German language and its role in societies around the world. It is written for undergraduate students who have a sound practical knowledge of German but who have little or no knowledge of linguistics or sociolinguistics. It combines text with practical exercises and discussion questions to stimulate readers to think for themselves and to tackle specific problems. In Part One, Stevenson invites readers to investigate and reflect on issues about the status and function of the German language in relation to its speakers and to speakers of other languages with which it comes into contact. In Part Two the focus shifts to the forms and functions of individual features of the language. This involves, for example, identifying features of regional speech forms, analyzing similarities and differences between written and spoken German, or looking at the ""social meaning"" underlying different forms of address. Part Three explores the relationship between the German language and the nature of ""Germanness""."

By: Patrick Stevenson, Kristine Horner (University of Sheffield, UK), Nils Langer (University of Bristol, UK), Gertrud Reershemius (Aston University, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 510g
ISBN: 9780415129855
ISBN 10: 0415129850
Series: Routledge Language in Society
Publication Date: 22 May 1997
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , Further / Higher Education
Language: German
Format: Other merchandise
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for German Speaking World: A Practical Intro

'Accessible and affordable, it is an ideal introductory text...' - Bill Dodd, University of Birmingham ' ... this book is informative, interesting and interactive. I recommend it to anyone teaching a course on German sociolinguistics.' - Christina Schaffner, Aston University