The English Language in India - Historical and Contemporary Aspects of Features and Functions

· GRIN Verlag
eBook
25
Pages
Eligible

About this eBook

Studienarbeit aus dem Jahr 2006 im Fachbereich Anglistik - Linguistik, Note: 1,3, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Institut für Anglistik/ Amerikanistik), Veranstaltung: Seminar, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: This paper presents a short but yet comprehensive study of the peculiarities of (the)Indian English(es). Starting with the history of the language ́s transplantation on the subcontinent by the British colonial rule the paper subsequently analyses the political and social implications within an Indian language policy. Furthermore, the distinct lingusitc features are explored in more detail followed by a comprehensive conclusion.

Rate this eBook

Tell us what you think.

Reading information

Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Centre instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.