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ERIC Number: EJ647264
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0883-2919
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Towards a Norm in South African Englishes.
van der Walt, Johann L.; van Rooy, Bertus
World Englishes, v21 n1 p113-28 Mar 2002
Investigates the perception and application of the norm in South African English with specific reference to Black South African English. Hypothesizes that South African English is in the hibernation and expansion phase. Three sets of data are presented and analyzed. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Black Dialects, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Attitudes, Language Standardization, Language Variation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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