Aestheticizing Language: Metapragmatic Distance and Unequal Englishes in Hong Kong

Abstract - English

Scholars have long acknowledged the inherent equality of languages, including the view that the many varieties of Englishes spoken within and across nations should be viewed equally. Despite these proclamations, the unequal... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Jerry Lee (University of California, Irvine)
  2. Chris Jenks (Hong Kong)

Topic Area

Language and ideology

Session

F11CR2/P » Paper (11:00 - Friday, 29th June, Case Room 2)

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