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Mutual Intelligibility Between Closely Related Languages - (Language Contact and Bilingualism [Lcb]) by Charlotte Gooskens (Hardcover)
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Highlights
- This book provides a detailed overview of research on mutual intelligibility between closely related languages.
- About the Author: Charlotte Gooskens, University of Groningen, The Netherlands.
- 276 Pages
- Language + Art + Disciplines, Language Arts
- Series Name: Language Contact and Bilingualism [Lcb]
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About the Book
This book offers a comprehensive treatment of research on mutual intelligibility between closely related languages and its linguistic and extra-linguistic determinants. It synthesizes existing research and reflects on new theoretical and practical dBook Synopsis
This book provides a detailed overview of research on mutual intelligibility between closely related languages. The book is organized around three sections which explore different facets of mutual intelligibility research. The first section outlines how to measure levels of intelligibility and its linguistic and extra-linguistic determinants. The second part grapples with questions and issues which arise once the measuring tools are established. A final section reflects on the practical and theoretical value of studying mutual intelligibility, including issues related to language planning and policy, such as cultural, communicative, educational, and economical matters.
About the Author
Charlotte Gooskens, University of Groningen, The Netherlands.