This unique reference volume covers the 18 dialects of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Alsace and Luxembourg. Each section discusses the status of dialect in the region concerned together with the historical and geographical background. Then follows a description of the dialect structure of the region, copiously illustrated with phonological, grammatical and lexical examples in IPA transcription. The phonology, grammar and vocabulary of one typical dialect are presented together with a commentary. All examples are given with English glosses. The volume will be of most interest to Germanists with some knowledge of the linguistics and history of German, wishing to deepen their knowledge of German dialects. General linguists and sociolinguists who wish to know about German dialects will also find it useful. It can serve as an intermediate level textbook for any course on German dialects which builds on a linguistics or history of German course.
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`This volume of concise, parallel studies of German dialects is to be greatly welcomed. The editor has succeeded in encouraging the contributors ... to follow an overall identical plan of presentation. He is also to be congratulated for assembling such an excellent team.' - Times Higher Education Supplement

Book Information
ISBN 9780415861809
Author Charles Russ
Format Paperback
Page Count 544
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1010g