Brunei English A New Variety in a Multilingual Society /

• Main Authors: Deterding, David (Author), Sharbawi, Salbrina (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Series: Multilingual Education, 4
• Subjects: Education.; Applied linguistics.; Educational policy.; ducation and state.; Language and education.; Language Education.; Applied Linguistics.; Educational Policy and Politics.

This detailed survey of Brunei English reflects the burgeoning academic interest in the many new varieties of English which are fast evolving around the world. Wholly up to date, the study is based on careful analysis of a substantial dataset that provides real-life examples of usage to illustrate t...

Table of Contents:

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Education in Brunei
• 3. Pronunciation
• 4. Morphology and Syntax
• 5. Discourse
• 6. Lexis
• 7. Mixing
• 8. Brunei English and the World
• Appendices
• References.