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Chapter 8. Processes of language codification

The case of the standardization of German pronunciation
  • Hideaki Takahashi
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A Language Management Approach to Language Problems
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Abstract

In order to establish a standard variety of language, its norms are more often than not codified in a linguistic code such as in a dictionary of orthography, pronunciation and so on. In this study, codification processes of standard varieties of German pronunciation will be explored by means of the author’s Language Codification Cycle Theory (LCCT). This theory focuses on the management of standard varieties of a language through the codification and realization of certain linguistic forms of model speakers or writers in formal settings. This chapter will illuminate the processes of management underlying standard varieties, categorize the managed linguistic forms and consider their validity in formal settings in German-speaking countries. LCCT can be applied to the analysis and clarification of the processes of language standardization in terms of codification at any level of language structure, such as pronunciation and orthography. Making use of this, we can analyze the interrelation of management at the macro and micro levels, which is one of the important topics in Language Management Theory (LMT).

Abstract

In order to establish a standard variety of language, its norms are more often than not codified in a linguistic code such as in a dictionary of orthography, pronunciation and so on. In this study, codification processes of standard varieties of German pronunciation will be explored by means of the author’s Language Codification Cycle Theory (LCCT). This theory focuses on the management of standard varieties of a language through the codification and realization of certain linguistic forms of model speakers or writers in formal settings. This chapter will illuminate the processes of management underlying standard varieties, categorize the managed linguistic forms and consider their validity in formal settings in German-speaking countries. LCCT can be applied to the analysis and clarification of the processes of language standardization in terms of codification at any level of language structure, such as pronunciation and orthography. Making use of this, we can analyze the interrelation of management at the macro and micro levels, which is one of the important topics in Language Management Theory (LMT).

Chapters in this book

  1. Prelim pages i
  2. Table of contents v
  3. Acknowledgements ix
  4. Chapter 1. Introduction 1
  5. Part I. Theoretical perspectives of the management of language problems
  6. Chapter 2. The origin and development of a language management framework 31
  7. Chapter 3. Research perspectives from East Asia 49
  8. Chapter 4. Researching language management in Central Europe 69
  9. Part II. Managing language problems in contact situations
  10. Chapter 5. Intercultural interaction management 91
  11. Chapter 6. Language selection in contact situations 107
  12. Chapter 7. Diverging and intersecting management 133
  13. Part III. Managing language problems relating to standard varieties
  14. Chapter 8. Processes of language codification 159
  15. Chapter 9. Processes of destandardization and demotization in the micro-macro perspective 177
  16. Chapter 10. Processes of language enquiries 197
  17. Part IV. The researcher as part of the language management process
  18. Chapter 11. Language management in life story interviews 217
  19. Chapter 12. The bridging role of the researcher between different levels of language management 237
  20. Chapter 13. Epilogue 255
  21. Contributors 269
  22. Index 271
https://doi.org/10.1075/wlp.7.08tak

Chapters in this book

  1. Prelim pages i
  2. Table of contents v
  3. Acknowledgements ix
  4. Chapter 1. Introduction 1
  5. Part I. Theoretical perspectives of the management of language problems
  6. Chapter 2. The origin and development of a language management framework 31
  7. Chapter 3. Research perspectives from East Asia 49
  8. Chapter 4. Researching language management in Central Europe 69
  9. Part II. Managing language problems in contact situations
  10. Chapter 5. Intercultural interaction management 91
  11. Chapter 6. Language selection in contact situations 107
  12. Chapter 7. Diverging and intersecting management 133
  13. Part III. Managing language problems relating to standard varieties
  14. Chapter 8. Processes of language codification 159
  15. Chapter 9. Processes of destandardization and demotization in the micro-macro perspective 177
  16. Chapter 10. Processes of language enquiries 197
  17. Part IV. The researcher as part of the language management process
  18. Chapter 11. Language management in life story interviews 217
  19. Chapter 12. The bridging role of the researcher between different levels of language management 237
  20. Chapter 13. Epilogue 255
  21. Contributors 269
  22. Index 271
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