Language Shift in the United States

Calvin Veltman

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Language Shift in the United States

Calvin Veltman

Language: English

Published/Copyright: 1983

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Volume 34 | Contributions to the Sociology of Language [CSL]

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Linguistics and Semiotics Theoretical Frameworks and Disciplines General Linguistics
Linguistics and Semiotics Theoretical Frameworks and Disciplines Language Contact

Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	I
Contents Publicly Available Download PDF	V
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Chapter 1. Introduction Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	1
Chapter 2. Theory and Method in the Analysis of Language Shift Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	11
Part One: The Structure of Language Shift in the United States
Chapter 3. The Anglicisation of Adults in Minority Language Groups Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	41
Chapter 4. Intergenerational Anglicisation in the United States Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	91
Chapter 5. The Context of Minority Language Use among American Adolescents Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	144
Chapter 6. Reflections on the Process of Anglicisation Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	211
Part Two: The Role of Language Characteristics in the Attainment Process
Chapter 7. The Impact of Language Characteristics on Occupational and Income Attainments of American Adults Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	221
Chapter 8. The Impact of Language Characteristics on the Educational Attainments of American Children Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	312
Chapter 9. The Impact of Language Characteristics on the Educational Achievements of American Children Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	355
Chapter 10. Reflections on the Role of Language Characteristics in the Attainment Process of Minority Language Groups Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	385
Part Three: Language Planning in the Context of Identified Needs
Appendix A: Source and Reliability of the SIE Estimates Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	403
Appendix Β: Design Characteristics of High School and Beyond Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	417
Appendix C: Fidelity of Language Reports by HSB Students Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	424
References Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	429
Backmatter Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed	433

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May 14, 2014

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9783110824001

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September 1, 1983

Hardcover ISBN:

9789027932105

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Reprint 2014

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10

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432

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https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110824001

eBook ISBN: 9783110824001

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Keywords for this book

English language -- United States -- Social aspects; English language -- Acquisition; Children -- United States -- Language

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