A View on Standards in South-East Asia.

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Title: A View on Standards in South-East Asia.
Language: English
Authors: Butler, Susan
Source: World Englishes. Jul 1999 18(2):187-198.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 12
Publication Date: 1999
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Conferences, Dictionaries, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Attitudes, Language Usage, Questionnaires, Spelling, Standard Spoken Usage, Standards
Geographic Terms: Asia
ISSN: 0883-2919
Abstract: Focuses on the acceptance of lexical items, the spelling and treatment of such items in text, particularly the italicization of those words and phrases considered to be doubtful in legitimacy, and on information gained in a survey of participants at conferences in Manila and Bangkok on the theme of "English is an Asian Language." (Author/VWL)
Entry Date: 2000
Accession Number: EJ587975
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Focuses on the acceptance of lexical items, the spelling and treatment of such items in text, particularly the italicization of those words and phrases considered to be doubtful in legitimacy, and on information gained in a survey of participants at conferences in Manila and Bangkok on the theme of "English is an Asian Language." (Author/VWL)
ISSN:0883-2919