Transnational Korean Englishes
Transnational Korean Englishes by Sofia Rüdiger, published by Cambridge University Press on February 6, 2025, explores the diverse manifestations of English in South Korea. This 94-page work delves into various aspects of Korean English, including its forms and functions, the incorporation of English loanwords into Korean, and the reciprocal influences between the two languages. Utilizing specialized spoken and written corpora alongside empirical data, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the Korean-English language contact setting.
Readers will find an in-depth examination of transnational Korean English phenomena, guided by themes of legitimization and codification. The text highlights the creativity of Koreans as they engage with localized English forms, while also addressing the impact of hallyu, or the Korean Wave, on the global perception of both Korean culture and the English language. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in linguistics and the evolving dynamics of language in a global context.
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Transnational Korean Englishes presents the many faces of English in South Korea (henceforth also Korea) – from Korean English forms and functions to English loanwords in Korean, and from the influences of Korean on the English language to Korean cultural exports. Drawing on specialized and purpose-built spoken and written corpora and other empirical data as well as previous studies, the Element illuminates the Korean-English language contact setting from a range of perspectives, shining light on various transnational Korean English phenomena. Guided by questions of legitimization and codification, this Element shows Koreans as productive and creative users of localized English forms, with hallyu (the Korean Wave) promoting not only Korean pop cultural products around the world but also contributing to influences of Korean on English worldwide.
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