Phonology Meets Ideology: The Meaning of the Orthographic Practices in British Creole.
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| Title: | Phonology Meets Ideology: The Meaning of the Orthographic Practices in British Creole. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sebba, Mark |
| Source: | Language Problems and Language Planning. Spr 1998 22(1):19-47. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 29 |
| Publication Date: | 1998 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Creoles, English, Foreign Countries, Language Usage, Language Variation, Orthographic Symbols, Phonology, Standard Spoken Usage, Written Language |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom (Great Britain) |
| ISSN: | 0272-2690 |
| Abstract: | Discusses the orthography of an unstandardized written language variety, the English-lexicon Creole used in Britain by writers of Caribbean heritage. Argues that while the spelling of Creole is highly variable, writers are choosing conventions that emphasize the differences between Creole and standard English. (Author/JL) |
| Entry Date: | 1999 |
| Accession Number: | EJ581879 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Discusses the orthography of an unstandardized written language variety, the English-lexicon Creole used in Britain by writers of Caribbean heritage. Argues that while the spelling of Creole is highly variable, writers are choosing conventions that emphasize the differences between Creole and standard English. (Author/JL) |
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| ISSN: | 0272-2690 |
