The study of contact languages has heightened our awareness of the genesis and mechanisms of human languages. Pidgins and creoles are of particular interest since the outcome of contact-induced language change associated with their development can be traced back to less than 400 years - a relatively short time-span. Theories of pidgin and creole genesis will be examined as well as pidgin types, and the role of substrate and superstrate languages. The question of “inadequate input” as a central factor in the development of creoles (Bickerton 1981) will be evaluated. We will outline the socio-historical background against which pidgins and creoles developed before examining their current sociolinguistic aspects and linguistic practices.
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23-ANG-M-AngGM2 Grundmodul 2: Contact Zones and Intercultural Studies | GM 2.1 Languages in Contact | Study requirement
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23-ANG-M-AngHM1_IAS Language and the Processes of Culture | Sprachliche Dynamik | Study requirement
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The English Language in Context | Study requirement
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23-ANG-M-HM1 Hauptmodul 1: The English Language and the Processes of Culture | HM 1.1 The English Language in Context | Study requirement
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Degree programme/academic programme | Validity | Variant | Subdivision | Status | Semester | LP | |
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Linguistik: Kommunikation, Kognition und Sprachtechnologie / Master | (Enrollment until WiSe 19/20) | 23-LIN-MaDY | 3 |