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Book Synopsis
This book examines the interrelation between language and society in contemporary Italy. It aims to provide an up to date account of linguistic diversity, social variation, special codes and language varieties within Italian society, and in situations of language contact both within and outside Italy.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Acknowledgements
Part 1 Everyday Language: Evolution and Variation
1 Language Planning and Language Change
2 Linguistic Diversity
3 Standard and Non-Standard Variations
4 Language in Education
5 New Conventions
Part 2 Special Languages: Tradition and Innovations
6 The Language of Bureaucracy
7 The Language of Politicians
8 The Language of Newspapers
9 The Language of Advertising
10 The Language of Young People
Part 3 Language Contacts: Origin and Status
11 Italian and English in Italy
12 Italian in English-Speaking Countries
13 Italian in Multilingual Europe
Conclusions
References
Index

Language and Society in a Changing Italy

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      Publisher: Channel View Publications Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 18/12/2000
      ISBN13: 9781853595004, 978-1853595004
      ISBN10: 1853595004

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This book examines the interrelation between language and society in contemporary Italy. It aims to provide an up to date account of linguistic diversity, social variation, special codes and language varieties within Italian society, and in situations of language contact both within and outside Italy.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction
      Acknowledgements
      Part 1 Everyday Language: Evolution and Variation
      1 Language Planning and Language Change
      2 Linguistic Diversity
      3 Standard and Non-Standard Variations
      4 Language in Education
      5 New Conventions
      Part 2 Special Languages: Tradition and Innovations
      6 The Language of Bureaucracy
      7 The Language of Politicians
      8 The Language of Newspapers
      9 The Language of Advertising
      10 The Language of Young People
      Part 3 Language Contacts: Origin and Status
      11 Italian and English in Italy
      12 Italian in English-Speaking Countries
      13 Italian in Multilingual Europe
      Conclusions
      References
      Index

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