Title: Indian English
Description: "This book is a descriptive account of English as it is used in India. Indian English is a second language to most of its speakers. In its 400-year history it has acquired its own character, yet still looks to native varieties of English for norms. The complex nature of Indian English, which is not really a monolithic entity, is discussed in this book. The book also makes a distinction between what are considered to be standard and non-standard varieties, and provides an overview of the salient features."--Jacket.
Subjects: English language, English language, india, English language, diction, Sociolinguistics, Dialects, Anglais (Langue), Dialectes, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES, General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General, Englisch