The Use and Status of Language in Brunei Darussalam A Kingdom of Unexpected Linguistic Diversity

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Synopsis

This book provides an overview of the linguistic situation in Brunei, including a historical overview and a synopsis of the current education system. It investigates pronunciation, particularly the intelligibility of Brunei English and the vowels of Brunei Mandarin, and it also describes the acquisition of Malay grammar, Malay politeness strategies, the use of language online, language in the courts, a comparison of Malay and English newspapers, the language of shop signs, the status of Dusun, and lastly, English literature in Brunei.

Book details

Edition:
1st ed. 2016
Author:
Noor Azam Haji-Othman, James McLellan, David Deterding
ISBN:
9789811008535
Related ISBNs:
9789811008511
Publisher:
Springer Singapore, Singapore
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2019-10-23
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2016
Copyright by:
Springer Singapore, Singapore 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Foreign Language Study, Nonfiction