English in the German-Speaking World
English in the German-Speaking World
English has a considerable history in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and present-day English has a significant influence on the vocabulary of modern German. Examining the ongoing influence of English on German in these countries, Raymond Hickey leads a team of authors to explore a wide range of topics, such as the history of English teaching in Germany, the type of English spoken in German-speaking countries today, and the role of English in German society. Borrowings from English in present-day German, as well as the use of English in public places, is also discussed, as is the use of English by non-Germans living in Germany, and the situation of Germany as a country with English as a foreign language. Comparisons with other European countries are also analysed, and a consideration of the German-English interface in places as far apart as the United States and Namibia, is also presented.
- Provides an overview of English influence in the German-speaking world, and sets out the linguistic landscape of Germany in the twenty-first century
- Offers insights into the nature of language contact and scenarios for language borrowing
- Provides a one volume synopsis of English influence in Germany which can be used in courses on English as a lingua franca and as a second language
Reviews & endorsements
'English in the German-Speaking World gives a clear, understandable, and multifaceted account of different aspects of the topic, shedding light on many different angles and perspectives and can therefore be seen as a valuable contribution to studying the role of English in the German-speaking world.' Sabrina Link, Linguist
Product details
January 2020Hardback
9781108488099
270 pages
235 × 156 × 27 mm
0.72kg
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Table of Contents
- 1. English in the German-speaking world: the nature and scale of language influence Raymond Hickey
- Part I. The Status of English:
- 2. English in the German-speaking world: an inevitable presence Christian Mair
- 3. English in Germany and the European context Sandra Mollin
- 4. English in the former German Democratic Republic Göran Wolf
- Part II. The Transmission of English:
- 5. The history of English instruction in the German-speaking world Friederike Klippel
- 6. English language (teacher) education in Germany after 1945 Sabine Doff
- 7. Supporting English medium instruction at German institutions of higher education Susanne Göpferich, Ina Alexandra Machura and Janine T. Murphy
- Part III. Domains and Features of English:
- 8. Anglophone practices in Berlin: from historical evidence to transnational communities Theresa Heyd and Britta Schneider
- 9. English in the German-speaking world: immigration and integration Janet M. Fuller
- 10. Processes of language contact in English influence on German Alexander Onysko
- 11. Persistent features in the English of German speakers Raymond Hickey
- 12. Compiling a speech corpus of German English: rhoticity and the BATH vowel Sandra Jansen and Christian Langstrof
- 13. A question of direction: German influence on English Julia Landmann
- Part IV. Beyond Germany:
- 14. Varieties of English in the Netherlands and Germany Alison Edwards and Robert Fuchs
- 15. English in Austria: policies and practices Ute Smit and Marlene Schwarz
- 16. English in Switzerland Simone Pfenninger and Richard Watts
- 17. English and German in Namibia Sarah Buschfeld and Anne Schröder
- 18. English in German-speaking Wisconsin and the aftermath Joseph Salmons and Miranda E. Wilkerson
- 19. The English 'infusion' in Pennsylvania German Mark Louden.
