An Annotated Bibliography of European Anglicisms
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Author Description
This Companion Volume To The Dictionary Of European Anglicisms And English In Europe (also Edited By Professor Görlach) Provides A Critical Bibliography Of Works Concerned With The Import Of English Words And Phrases Into Sixteen European Languages. The Book Covers An International Range Of Foreign-word Dictionaries, Etymological Dictionaries, And General Dictionaries; Books And Articles Devoted To The Influence Of English On The Language In Question; Works Restricted To Individual Levels Of Influence (e.g. Phonology, Morphology, Etc.); Works Dealing With The English Influence In Specific Fields, In Individual Styles, Regions, Or Social Classes; Corpus-oriented Studies; And Major Works Documenting Earlier Influences Of English.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the extent and nature of English lexical influence on sixteen European languages through a comprehensive, annotated bibliographic framework. Professor Manfred Görlach, a prominent scholar in the field of English linguistics, compiles this reference to organize the vast body of research regarding the integration of English loanwords. The work serves as a systematic guide for researchers to navigate the diverse literature concerning the morphological, phonological, and sociolinguistic impacts of English on continental European tongues.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- An annotated bibliography covering sixteen distinct European languages.
- Categorization of research by linguistic level, including phonology and morphology.
- Inclusion of foreign-word dictionaries, etymological studies, and corpus-oriented analyses.
- Documentation of English influence across specific social classes, regions, and professional fields.
Scope Limits
- The bibliography is restricted to the specific sixteen European languages selected by the editor.
- It does not provide a comprehensive dictionary of the anglicisms themselves, but rather a guide to the literature documenting them.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts recognize this volume as a foundational resource for linguists studying language contact and the global spread of English. Scholars frequently note the meticulous organization of the bibliography, which provides necessary clarity for navigating complex cross-linguistic research.
Page Count:
270
Publication Date:
2002-01-01
Publisher:
Oup Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191583472
ISBN-13:
9780191583476
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