Our people's language variation and change in the Lánnang-uè of the Manila Lannangs = Dân láng-e uè : Mga Manilá Lánnáng-e Lánnang-uè-e pagka-varỳ kâp pagka-pièn Wilkinson Daniel Wong Gonzales, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gonzales, Wilkinson Daniel Wong, author.

Series:

Contact language library v. 62

Contact language library (COLL) 2542-7059 volume 62

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hokkien dialects--Philippines--Manila--Grammar.

Hokkien dialects.

Hokkien dialects--Variation--Philippines--Manila.

Linguistic change--Philippines--Manila.

Linguistic change.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Other Title:

Dân láng-e uè

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam Philadelphia John Benjamins Publishing Company 2025

Summary:

"This book pioneers the study of Lánnang-uè, deeply embedded in Manila's Lannang community's culture. It approaches Lánnang-uè not just as a language but as a vibrant social practice, highlighting its variability and complex social meanings (e.g., identity-marking). Over six years and with more than 150 participants, the monograph integrates contemporary, community-focused, and critical sociolinguistic frameworks to explore and document linguistic variation as well as change signaling attrition, challenging reductive academic views. Employing diverse methodologies-surveys, elicitation, interviews, computational modeling, and ethnography- the work offers a nuanced depiction of Lánnang-uè's diversity. A decolonial stance is advocated, emphasizing the complex practices that define the language and its speakers' identity. It critiques the idea of a uniform linguistic standard, presenting Lánnang-uè as shaped by local, diverse, and inclusive practices, urging a reevaluation of language ownership and authenticity. This monograph is crucial for scholars in sociolinguistics, language variation, and contact linguistics, informing language revitalization efforts and enriching global discussions on linguistic diversity and discrimination"-- Provided by publisher

Contents:

Introduction

The sociolinguistic situation of the Lannangs

A variationist sketch grammar of Lánnang-uè

Examining phonological variation further

Examining lexical variation further

Examining syntactic variation further

Variability in 'Lánnang-uè' as a language practice and repertoire

Conclusion

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on February 26, 2025)

Other Format:

Print version Gonzales, Wilkinson Daniel Wong. Our people's language

ISBN:

9789027246189

9027246181

OCLC:

1485516248

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license