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This volume provides an overview of all aspects of Hong Kong English in a style designed for undergraduates and general readers. As a former British colony, Hong Kong used English as the language of government, law and education in the early days of colonial rule. Since the Handover from British to Chinese rule in 1997, it is no longer used as the primary language of government. However, the status of English has survived the decline of colonial rule, as English has become an international language which is indispensable for a service-oriented economy such as present-day Hong Kong. Its use is still widespread in legal contexts, and English is the medium of instruction in at least a quarter of secondary schools.

Outwith the realm of education, English is important as a means of international communication in the fields of banking and finance, business, and in the tourism and hospitality industry. English is therefore integrated into Hong Kong life in various ways and this has resulted in a thriving and developing variety of English. This book describes English in Hong Kong as a linguistic phenomenon from the point of view of language structure, but also takes into account historical, socio-cultural and socio-political developments.
Product detaljer
Sprog:
Engelsk
Sider:
192
ISBN-13:
9780748635955
Indbinding:
Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10:
0748635955
Udg. Dato:
4 aug 2010
Længde:
16mm
Bredde:
147mm
Højde:
225mm
Forlag:
Edinburgh University Press
Oplagsdato:
4 aug 2010
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