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Where WE Stands: Approaches, Issues, and Debate in World Englishes
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Bolton, Kingsley – World Englishes, 2005
This paper sets out to review current approaches to world Englishes from a range of perspectives, from English studies to sociolinguistics, applied linguistics, lexicography, popularizers and critical linguistics. It then proceeds to consider current debates on English worldwide and world Englishes, noting the recent criticisms of the world…
Descriptors: Lexicography, Applied Linguistics, Language Variation, English (Second Language)
The Sociolinguistics of Hong Kong and the Space for Hong Kong English.
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Bolton, Kingsley – World Englishes, 2000
Surveys the sociolinguistic background to the recognition of Hong Kong English and considers the arguments in favor of a paradigm shift in approaches to these issues. Reviews the history of English in Hong Kong and language planning and language policies in the late colonial period. Makes the case for recognition of Hong Kong English with…
Descriptors: Colonialism, Creativity, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries