Russian English : History, Functions, and Features Paperback / softback
Edited by Zoya G. (Moscow State University) Proshina, Anna A. (University of Michigan, Flint) Eddy
Part of the Studies in English Language series
Paperback / softback
Description
This fascinating book offers a comprehensive exploration of Russian English as a World English variety.
The authors introduce readers to the history of language contact between Russian and English, which has resulted in the Russianization of English and Englishization of Russian.
They also discuss the functions of English as a lingua franca in the domains of politics, business and tourism, as a tool in youth subcultures, education and scholarship, and as a creative means in mass media, advertisement, music and literature.
The book engages with the major role of English in expressing a speaker's cultural and personal identity within the global community.
This accessible and engaging work presents a great number of concepts within the field of Russian linguistics, as well as introducing readers to the outstanding Russian scholars in the field.
Essential reading for students and researchers across a wide range of related fields.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:327 pages, 21 Tables, black and white; 7 Halftones, unspecified; 7 Halftones, black and white; 2 Lin
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:24/01/2019
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- ISBN:9781107423305
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:327 pages, 21 Tables, black and white; 7 Halftones, unspecified; 7 Halftones, black and white; 2 Lin
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:24/01/2019
- Category:
- ISBN:9781107423305
