Position of the German Language in the World

Name: Position of the German Language in the World
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

The Position of the German Language in the WorldAuthor(s): Ulrich Ammon, David Charlston\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032401263, 978-1032401263\nSynopsis\nThe Position of the German Language in the World focuses on the global position of German and the factors which work towards sustaining its use and utility for international communication. \n\nFrom the perspective of the global language constellation, the detailed data analysis of this substantial research project depicts German as an example of a second-rank language. The book also provides a model for analysis and description of international languages other than English. It offers a framework for strengthening the position of languages such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Portuguese, Spanish and others and for countering exaggerated claims about the global monopoly position of English. This comprehensive handbook of the state of the German language in the w.