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Peer reviewedGiles, Howard; Williams, Angie – Language and Communication, 1992
The articles in this special journal issue on hypercorrection are reviewed and related to accommodation theory. A heuristic model is presented that places hypercorrection in a theoretical framework designed to explore its antecedents and consequences in a variety of settings. Directions for future research are also suggested. (30 references) (LB)
Descriptors: Language Proficiency, Language Usage, Linguistic Theory, Models
