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- Leidėjas: University of the West Indies Press
- ISBN-10: 9766408947
- ISBN-13: 9789766408947
- Formatas: 15.2 x 22.9 x 1.6 cm, minkšti viršeliai
- Kalba: Anglų
Sounds of Advocacy, Language, and Liberation (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt
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Honouring the remarkable career of Professor Hubert Devonish, a leading scholar in linguistics, language education, and cultural studies, Sounds of Advocacy, Language and Liberation provides a representative spread of linguistics addressing critical areas of academic and social responsibility through the exploration and analysis of theoretical and sociocultural concerns. Through his tireless research Devonish illuminated the complexities of Caribbean Creole languages and championed their rightful place in academia and society.
This festschrift reveals:
- The impact of Devonish's work on linguistic theory, spanning fascinating topics like implosives in Jamaican Creole and the mathematical constraints on allowable sentences in Guyanese Creole.
- Insightful analyses of the relationship between language, education, and culture, including Devonish's groundbreaking work on Creole language literacy and the importance of promoting multilingualism.
- Provocative discussions on the intersection of politics, law, and language, shedding light on Devonish's unwavering commitment to social justice and the empowerment of marginalised communities.
More than just a collection of academic contributions, Sounds of Advocacy serves as a tribute to Professor Devonish's dedication to intellectual inquiry, social justice, and the advancement of Caribbean languages and cultures.
- Leidėjas: University of the West Indies Press
- ISBN-10: 9766408947
- ISBN-13: 9789766408947
- Formatas: 15.2 x 22.9 x 1.6 cm, minkšti viršeliai
- Kalba: Anglų
Honouring the remarkable career of Professor Hubert Devonish, a leading scholar in linguistics, language education, and cultural studies, Sounds of Advocacy, Language and Liberation provides a representative spread of linguistics addressing critical areas of academic and social responsibility through the exploration and analysis of theoretical and sociocultural concerns. Through his tireless research Devonish illuminated the complexities of Caribbean Creole languages and championed their rightful place in academia and society.
This festschrift reveals:
- The impact of Devonish's work on linguistic theory, spanning fascinating topics like implosives in Jamaican Creole and the mathematical constraints on allowable sentences in Guyanese Creole.
- Insightful analyses of the relationship between language, education, and culture, including Devonish's groundbreaking work on Creole language literacy and the importance of promoting multilingualism.
- Provocative discussions on the intersection of politics, law, and language, shedding light on Devonish's unwavering commitment to social justice and the empowerment of marginalised communities.
More than just a collection of academic contributions, Sounds of Advocacy serves as a tribute to Professor Devonish's dedication to intellectual inquiry, social justice, and the advancement of Caribbean languages and cultures.
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