World Englishes - Simplification or complexification?

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• 1. An overview about the present discussion and research
  • 1.1 Argumentation for simplification
  • 1.2 Argumentation for complexification
  • 1.3 Conclusion
• 2. A closer look on the languages in question
  • 2.1 Irish English
    • 2.1.1 History and Background
    • 2.1.2 Differences
  • 2.2 Scottish English
    • 2.2.1 History and Background
    • 2.2.2 Differences
  • 2.3 American English
    • 2.3.1 History and Background
    • 2.3.2 Differences
  • 2.4 Caribbean English
    • 2.4.1 History and Background
    • 2.4.2 Differences
  • 2.5 Indian English
    • 2.5.1 History and Background
    • 2.5.2 Differences
  • 2.6 South African English
    • 2.6.1 History and Background
    • 2.6.2 Differences
  • 2.7 Other African Englishes
    • 2.7.1 History and Background
    • 2.7.2 Differences
  • 2.8 Other Asian Englishes
    • 2.8.1 History and Background
    • 2.8.2 Differences
  • 2.9 Australia/New Zealand English
    • 2.9.1 History and Background
    • 2.9.2 Differences
• Conclusion
• Sources
• Appendix

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper aims to explore the complex question of whether World Englishes are simplified or complexified in comparison to Standard British English. The paper specifically focuses on grammatical and syntactic features, with limited reference to phonetic features where necessary.

• Examining the process of Pidginization and Creolization in the development of World Englishes
• Comparing and contrasting the linguistic features of various World Englishes
• Investigating the influence of local languages and dialects on the evolution of English
• Analyzing the arguments for both simplification and complexification of World Englishes
• Exploring the challenges of defining and classifying World Englishes

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction provides a broad overview of the use and development of English as a global language, highlighting the phenomenon of World Englishes and the processes of Pidginization and Creolization. It establishes the central question of simplification versus complexification and outlines the paper's focus on grammatical and syntactic features.

Chapter 1 reviews existing academic debates and research on the simplification and complexification of World Englishes. It presents arguments from various perspectives, analyzing the evidence supporting both sides of the debate.

Chapter 2 delves into a detailed analysis of specific World Englishes, examining their historical background, evolution, and linguistic differences. It provides in-depth case studies of Irish English, Scottish English, American English, Caribbean English, Indian English, South African English, Other African Englishes, Other Asian Englishes, and Australian/New Zealand English.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

World Englishes, simplification, complexification, Pidginization, Creolization, grammatical features, syntactic features, Standard British English, linguistic diversity, English as a global language, linguistic independence, historical background, language contact, language change, academic debate, research findings.