Startseite Linguistik & Semiotik Chapter 8. The question of structural nativization in Namibian English
Kapitel
Lizenziert
Nicht lizenziert Erfordert eine Authentifizierung

Chapter 8. The question of structural nativization in Namibian English

Some answers from extended uses of the progressive
  • Sarah Buschfeld
Weitere Titel anzeigen von John Benjamins Publishing Company
Suche
The Dynamics of English in Namibia
Ein Kapitel aus dem Buch The Dynamics of English in Namibia

Abstract

The question of whether the English as spoken in Namibia can be considered a (second-language) variety or should rather be considered a learner English was first addressed in Buschfeld and Kautzsch (2014). The present study approaches this question from a quantitative perspective, focusing on the use of progressive morphology (i.e., verb+ing) in Namibian English (NamE). The findings suggest that NamE is characterized by local and innovative, extended uses of progressive marking. I discuss whether these can be considered nativized features and conclude that this is a complex question in which a variety of factors have to be considered, most importantly the fact that NamE is not a monolithic whole but stratified along the lines of speakers’ ages and ethnicities.

Abstract

The question of whether the English as spoken in Namibia can be considered a (second-language) variety or should rather be considered a learner English was first addressed in Buschfeld and Kautzsch (2014). The present study approaches this question from a quantitative perspective, focusing on the use of progressive morphology (i.e., verb+ing) in Namibian English (NamE). The findings suggest that NamE is characterized by local and innovative, extended uses of progressive marking. I discuss whether these can be considered nativized features and conclude that this is a complex question in which a variety of factors have to be considered, most importantly the fact that NamE is not a monolithic whole but stratified along the lines of speakers’ ages and ethnicities.

Kapitel in diesem Buch

  1. Prelim pages i
  2. Table of contents vii
  3. Acknowledgements ix
  4. Chapter 1. The dynamics of English in Namibia 1
  5. Part I. Setting the scene
  6. Chapter 2. English in Namibia 21
  7. Part II. Communicative practices
  8. Chapter 3. Voices from the post-independence classroom 45
  9. Chapter 4. English and multilingual repertoires in healthcare 63
  10. Chapter 5. The linguistic landscape and soundscape of Windhoek 83
  11. Part III. Linguistic features
  12. Chapter 6. The phonetics of Namibian English 111
  13. Chapter 7. Broadcasting your variety 135
  14. Chapter 8. The question of structural nativization in Namibian English 169
  15. Chapter 9. A variational pragmatic approach to responses to thanks in Namibian English 195
  16. Part IV. Literary creativity in Namibian English
  17. Chapter 10. Namibian literature in English 219
  18. Chapter 11. A land in transition 241
  19. Part V. Namibian English and beyond
  20. Chapter 12. The dynamics of English in Namibia 275
  21. Index 299
https://doi.org/10.1075/veaw.g65.08bus

Kapitel in diesem Buch

  1. Prelim pages i
  2. Table of contents vii
  3. Acknowledgements ix
  4. Chapter 1. The dynamics of English in Namibia 1
  5. Part I. Setting the scene
  6. Chapter 2. English in Namibia 21
  7. Part II. Communicative practices
  8. Chapter 3. Voices from the post-independence classroom 45
  9. Chapter 4. English and multilingual repertoires in healthcare 63
  10. Chapter 5. The linguistic landscape and soundscape of Windhoek 83
  11. Part III. Linguistic features
  12. Chapter 6. The phonetics of Namibian English 111
  13. Chapter 7. Broadcasting your variety 135
  14. Chapter 8. The question of structural nativization in Namibian English 169
  15. Chapter 9. A variational pragmatic approach to responses to thanks in Namibian English 195
  16. Part IV. Literary creativity in Namibian English
  17. Chapter 10. Namibian literature in English 219
  18. Chapter 11. A land in transition 241
  19. Part V. Namibian English and beyond
  20. Chapter 12. The dynamics of English in Namibia 275
  21. Index 299
Jetzt anmelden und 20% sparen
Institutioneller Zugang
Wie funktioniert Authentifizierung?
Haben Sie eine Idee, wie wir unsere Website verbessern können?
Bitte schreiben Sie uns.
© 2025 De Gruyter Brill
Heruntergeladen am 3.10.2025 von https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1075/veaw.g65.08bus/html
Button zum nach oben scrollen