Author: Stefan Dollinger
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108497713
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Traces the making of Canadian English, both as concept and global variety, throughout the twentieth century to the present.
Creating Canadian English
Author: Stefan Dollinger
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108497713
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Traces the making of Canadian English, both as concept and global variety, throughout the twentieth century to the present.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108497713
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 303
Book Description
Traces the making of Canadian English, both as concept and global variety, throughout the twentieth century to the present.
Canadian Pacific
Author: M. C. Huhne
Publisher: Callisto Publishers Gmbh
ISBN: 9783946776000
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
An unprecedented look at Canada's history presented in a spectacular, colorful book The history of Canada is inseparable from the history of Canadian Pacific. The company's advertising and publicity strategies and their influence on the country's perception can be regarded as a very early example of the concept of nation branding. The deep interdependence between a private company's economic and strategic interests and a newly formed nation's identity makes this arrangement unique. Canadian Pacific not only built the nation's first transcontinental railway, a prerequisite for Canada's political unification in the 19th century; it quickly expanded to become the world's largest transportation conglomerate that for many decades formed the backbone for Canada's economic development. Efficient railroad and global shipping services were complemented by numerous activities that attracted immigrants and tourists to Canada, including the famous landmark hotels designed in what is now referred to as Canadian Chateaux Style: Chateaux Frontenac, The Banff Springs Hotel, Chateaux Lake Louise, and many others. A distinct Canadian national identity was still in its infancy in the 19th century, and various stereotypes linked with Canada today are the direct result of decisions made by the designers and artists whose work is portrayed in the book and by Canadian Pacific's executives. In the context of these identity building processes the book showcases the significance of commercial art and advertising pointing far beyond their trivial function as promoters of a commodity or service.Professor Marc H. Choko's concise and compelling narrative is brought to life by more than 600 carefully selected historic photos, illustrations and documents that mirror Canadian Pacific's widespread activities and unusually diverse clientele, ranging from the adventurous travelers of the late 19th century to immigrants in search of a better future, from wealthy cruise passengers to big game hunters, from outdoor enthusiasts to airline customers starting in the 1940s.No expense has been spared to reproduce this critical part of Canadian history: the publisher sent their production manager to Canadian Pacific's corporate archives in Montreal to supervise digitalization and record the properties of the originals reproduced in this book, taking note of any special colours or other significant characteristics. Similarly, many museums and private collectors cooperated to allow for a book that reproduces all commercial art with unparalleled accuracy and vivacity. Conceived by internationally recognized art book publisher Callisto and designed by distinguished Berlin-based designer Yvonne Quirmbach, Canadian Pacific: Creating a Brand, Building a Nation was produced in a renowned printing facility in northern Italy on deluxe 200g Fedrigoni paper. The Premium Edition is also available as a Collector's Edition, limited to 999 copies and presented in a grand clamshell case hand-crafted in Berlin, Germany and designed by Yvonne Quirmbach, with a wood veneer cover symbolizing the natural beauty of Canada. (See ISBN 9783981655032.)
Publisher: Callisto Publishers Gmbh
ISBN: 9783946776000
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
An unprecedented look at Canada's history presented in a spectacular, colorful book The history of Canada is inseparable from the history of Canadian Pacific. The company's advertising and publicity strategies and their influence on the country's perception can be regarded as a very early example of the concept of nation branding. The deep interdependence between a private company's economic and strategic interests and a newly formed nation's identity makes this arrangement unique. Canadian Pacific not only built the nation's first transcontinental railway, a prerequisite for Canada's political unification in the 19th century; it quickly expanded to become the world's largest transportation conglomerate that for many decades formed the backbone for Canada's economic development. Efficient railroad and global shipping services were complemented by numerous activities that attracted immigrants and tourists to Canada, including the famous landmark hotels designed in what is now referred to as Canadian Chateaux Style: Chateaux Frontenac, The Banff Springs Hotel, Chateaux Lake Louise, and many others. A distinct Canadian national identity was still in its infancy in the 19th century, and various stereotypes linked with Canada today are the direct result of decisions made by the designers and artists whose work is portrayed in the book and by Canadian Pacific's executives. In the context of these identity building processes the book showcases the significance of commercial art and advertising pointing far beyond their trivial function as promoters of a commodity or service.Professor Marc H. Choko's concise and compelling narrative is brought to life by more than 600 carefully selected historic photos, illustrations and documents that mirror Canadian Pacific's widespread activities and unusually diverse clientele, ranging from the adventurous travelers of the late 19th century to immigrants in search of a better future, from wealthy cruise passengers to big game hunters, from outdoor enthusiasts to airline customers starting in the 1940s.No expense has been spared to reproduce this critical part of Canadian history: the publisher sent their production manager to Canadian Pacific's corporate archives in Montreal to supervise digitalization and record the properties of the originals reproduced in this book, taking note of any special colours or other significant characteristics. Similarly, many museums and private collectors cooperated to allow for a book that reproduces all commercial art with unparalleled accuracy and vivacity. Conceived by internationally recognized art book publisher Callisto and designed by distinguished Berlin-based designer Yvonne Quirmbach, Canadian Pacific: Creating a Brand, Building a Nation was produced in a renowned printing facility in northern Italy on deluxe 200g Fedrigoni paper. The Premium Edition is also available as a Collector's Edition, limited to 999 copies and presented in a grand clamshell case hand-crafted in Berlin, Germany and designed by Yvonne Quirmbach, with a wood veneer cover symbolizing the natural beauty of Canada. (See ISBN 9783981655032.)
Creating Canada
Author: Margaret Hoogeveen
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Unit One: 1982 - Present Unit 1 Issue: Why is Canada the nation it is today? Canadian Identity; Diversity in Canada - Canada's Constitution - Globalization - Canada in the World Unit Two: 1914 - 1929 Unit 2 Issue: Did World War 1 Transform Canada? - World War 1 - A Changing Canada - Inequality in Canada Unit Three: 1929 - 1945 Unit 3 Issue Did Canada grow up during World War 11? - Lead-up to War - World War 11 - The Home Front Unit Four: 1945 - 1982 Unit 4 Issue: Did Canada find its own pathway by 1982? - Postwar Change - Canada: Global Citizen - Transforming Canada - Internal Strife - Finding a Canadian Way
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Unit One: 1982 - Present Unit 1 Issue: Why is Canada the nation it is today? Canadian Identity; Diversity in Canada - Canada's Constitution - Globalization - Canada in the World Unit Two: 1914 - 1929 Unit 2 Issue: Did World War 1 Transform Canada? - World War 1 - A Changing Canada - Inequality in Canada Unit Three: 1929 - 1945 Unit 3 Issue Did Canada grow up during World War 11? - Lead-up to War - World War 11 - The Home Front Unit Four: 1945 - 1982 Unit 4 Issue: Did Canada find its own pathway by 1982? - Postwar Change - Canada: Global Citizen - Transforming Canada - Internal Strife - Finding a Canadian Way
The New Englishes
Author: John Talbot Platt
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9780710201942
Category : Anglais (Langue) - Variation
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 9780710201942
Category : Anglais (Langue) - Variation
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
English as a Global Language
Author: David Crystal
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107611806
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107611806
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.
Creating Complicated Lives
Author: Marianne Gosztonyi Ainley
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0773540660
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
The nearly forgotten history and complex career paths of the first Canadian women scientists.
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 0773540660
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
The nearly forgotten history and complex career paths of the first Canadian women scientists.
Making Sense of "Bad English"
Author: Elizabeth Peterson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000652319
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Why is it that some ways of using English are considered "good" and others are considered "bad"? Why are certain forms of language termed elegant, eloquent or refined, whereas others are deemed uneducated, coarse, or inappropriate? Making Sense of "Bad English" is an accessible introduction to attitudes and ideologies towards the use of English in different settings around the world. Outlining how perceptions about what constitutes "good" and "bad" English have been shaped, this book shows how these principles are based on social factors rather than linguistic issues and highlights some of the real-life consequences of these perceptions. Features include: an overview of attitudes towards English and how they came about, as well as real-life consequences and benefits of using "bad" English; explicit links between different English language systems, including child’s English, English as a lingua franca, African American English, Singlish, and New Delhi English; examples taken from classic names in the field of sociolinguistics, including Labov, Trudgill, Baugh, and Lambert, as well as rising stars and more recent cutting-edge research; links to relevant social parallels, including cultural outputs such as holiday myths, to help readers engage in a new way with the notion of Standard English; supporting online material for students which features worksheets, links to audio and news files, further examples and discussion questions, and background on key issues from the book. Making Sense of "Bad English" provides an engaging and thought-provoking overview of this topic and is essential reading for any student studying sociolinguistics within a global setting.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000652319
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
Why is it that some ways of using English are considered "good" and others are considered "bad"? Why are certain forms of language termed elegant, eloquent or refined, whereas others are deemed uneducated, coarse, or inappropriate? Making Sense of "Bad English" is an accessible introduction to attitudes and ideologies towards the use of English in different settings around the world. Outlining how perceptions about what constitutes "good" and "bad" English have been shaped, this book shows how these principles are based on social factors rather than linguistic issues and highlights some of the real-life consequences of these perceptions. Features include: an overview of attitudes towards English and how they came about, as well as real-life consequences and benefits of using "bad" English; explicit links between different English language systems, including child’s English, English as a lingua franca, African American English, Singlish, and New Delhi English; examples taken from classic names in the field of sociolinguistics, including Labov, Trudgill, Baugh, and Lambert, as well as rising stars and more recent cutting-edge research; links to relevant social parallels, including cultural outputs such as holiday myths, to help readers engage in a new way with the notion of Standard English; supporting online material for students which features worksheets, links to audio and news files, further examples and discussion questions, and background on key issues from the book. Making Sense of "Bad English" provides an engaging and thought-provoking overview of this topic and is essential reading for any student studying sociolinguistics within a global setting.
Creating Meaning
Author: Laurie Blass
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780194723015
Category : Academic writing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Writing tasks centred around the major rhetorical modes common in academics, including description, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, argument, and critique. Extensive practice with key skills such as paraphrasing, summarizing, comparing information and perspectives, distinguishing fact from opinion, assessing bias, and documenting sources. The final chapter teaches students to assemble a research paper with multiple citations.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780194723015
Category : Academic writing
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Writing tasks centred around the major rhetorical modes common in academics, including description, comparison/contrast, cause/effect, argument, and critique. Extensive practice with key skills such as paraphrasing, summarizing, comparing information and perspectives, distinguishing fact from opinion, assessing bias, and documenting sources. The final chapter teaches students to assemble a research paper with multiple citations.
The Cambridge Companion to English Dictionaries
Author: Sarah Ogilvie
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108568459
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
How did a single genre of text have the power to standardise the English language across time and region, rival the Bible in notions of authority, and challenge our understanding of objectivity, prescription, and description? Since the first monolingual dictionary appeared in 1604, the genre has sparked evolution, innovation, devotion, plagiarism, and controversy. This comprehensive volume presents an overview of essential issues pertaining to dictionary style and content and a fresh narrative of the development of English dictionaries throughout the centuries. Essays on the regional and global nature of English lexicography (dictionary making) explore its power in standardising varieties of English and defining nations seeking independence from the British Empire: from Canada to the Caribbean. Leading scholars and lexicographers historically contextualise an array of dictionaries and pose urgent theoretical and methodological questions relating to their role as tools of standardisation, prestige, power, education, literacy, and national identity.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108568459
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 417
Book Description
How did a single genre of text have the power to standardise the English language across time and region, rival the Bible in notions of authority, and challenge our understanding of objectivity, prescription, and description? Since the first monolingual dictionary appeared in 1604, the genre has sparked evolution, innovation, devotion, plagiarism, and controversy. This comprehensive volume presents an overview of essential issues pertaining to dictionary style and content and a fresh narrative of the development of English dictionaries throughout the centuries. Essays on the regional and global nature of English lexicography (dictionary making) explore its power in standardising varieties of English and defining nations seeking independence from the British Empire: from Canada to the Caribbean. Leading scholars and lexicographers historically contextualise an array of dictionaries and pose urgent theoretical and methodological questions relating to their role as tools of standardisation, prestige, power, education, literacy, and national identity.
The English Language in Canada
Author: Charles Boberg
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 113949144X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The English Language in Canada examines the current status, history and principal features of Canadian English, focusing on the 'standard' variety heard across the country today. The discussion of the status of Canadian English considers the number and distribution of its speakers, its relation to French and other Canadian languages and to American English, its status as the expressive medium of English Canadian culture and its treatment in previous research. The review of its history concentrates on the historical roots and patterns of English-speaking settlement that established Canadian English and influenced its character in each region of Canada. The analysis of its principal features compares the vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar of Canadian English to standard British and American English. Subsequent chapters examine variation and change in the vocabulary and pronunciation of Canadian English, while a final chapter briefly considers the future of Canadian English.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 113949144X
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The English Language in Canada examines the current status, history and principal features of Canadian English, focusing on the 'standard' variety heard across the country today. The discussion of the status of Canadian English considers the number and distribution of its speakers, its relation to French and other Canadian languages and to American English, its status as the expressive medium of English Canadian culture and its treatment in previous research. The review of its history concentrates on the historical roots and patterns of English-speaking settlement that established Canadian English and influenced its character in each region of Canada. The analysis of its principal features compares the vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar of Canadian English to standard British and American English. Subsequent chapters examine variation and change in the vocabulary and pronunciation of Canadian English, while a final chapter briefly considers the future of Canadian English.