A Sociolinguistic History of Early Identities in Singapore: From Colonialism to NationalismWhat role does race, geography, religion, orthography and nationalism play in the crafting of identities? What are the origins of Singlish? This book offers a thorough investigation of old and new identities in Asia's most global city, examined through the lens of language. |
Contents
A Sociolinguistic History of Early Identities in Singapore | 1 |
Plurality in the Making | 19 |
Distinct but Undivided | 37 |
Syncretic and Inclusive | 54 |
Change and Ideology | 70 |
Jawi or Rumi? Competing identities | 78 |
The Use of Lingua Francas and Language Choice | 87 |
Three Case Studies of Attraction and Engagement | 111 |
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A Sociolinguistic History of Early Identities in Singapore: From Colonialism ... Phyllis Ghim-Lian Chew No preview available - 2013 |
A Sociolinguistic History of Early Identities in Singapore: From Colonialism ... Phyllis Ghim-Lian Chew No preview available - 2012 |
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