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Teaching and Learning about Language Change (Part One)
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Gregory, Gerry – Changing English: Studies in Culture and Education, 2011
With particular reference to recent developments (including some in communication-technology), this first of two papers explores the nature of "language change"--its kinds, mechanisms and effects--and some attitudes towards it. It then suggests a case for teaching and learning about language change (bearing in mind, particularly,…
Descriptors: Metalinguistics, Language Attitudes, Diachronic Linguistics, Grammar