the routledge handbook of pidgin and creole languages

Framing of the study of pidgin and creole languages â€“ history of the field, interdisciplinary connectionsĭemonstrating how fundamentally human and natural these communication systems are, how rich in expressive power and sophisticated in their complexity, The Routledge Handbook of Pidgin and Creole Languages is an essential reference for anyone with an interest in this area.

Usage, function and power â€“ sociolinguistic and artistic perspectives on pidgins and creoles, creoles as sociocultural phenomena.(Sebba, 1997: 1) Pidgin English is defined as any lingua franca consisting of English and another language. Space and place â€“ areal perspective on pidgin and creole languages Generally, a Pidgin is any combination and distortion of two languages as a means of communication.

Divided into three sections, its analysis covers: Providing unique and equal coverage of nearly all parts of the world where such languages are found, as well as situating each area within a rich socio-historical context, this book presents fresh and diverse interdisciplinary perspectives from leading voices in the field. The Routledge Handbook of Pidgin and Creole Languages offers a state-of-the-art collection of original contributions in the area of Pidgin and Creole studies. Routledge Handbook of Pidgin and Creole Languages is an essential reference for anyone with an interest in this area. Book The Routledge Handbook of Pidgin and Creole Languages Edition 1st Edition First Published 2020 Imprint Routledge Pages 15 eBook ISBN 9781003107224 Share ABSTRACT Variation is central to a solid historical description of how pidgins and creoles (PCs) emerge and their subsequent patterns of grammaticalisation.

The routledge handbook of pidgin and creole languages