The Many Faces of Malaysian English
Joint Authors
Thirusanku, Jantmary
Yunus, Melor Md.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This paper provides a brief description on the aspect of Malaysian English lexis.
It starts off with the developmental cycles of new varieties of English based on three main models by three main scholars, namely, Kachru’s three concentric circles of Englishes (1994), Moag’s life-cycle model (1982), and Schneider’s dynamic model (2007).
It discusses the emergence and development of Malaysian English, the nonnative variety.
It also explains Baskaran’s three levels of the lectal continuum; acrolect, mesolect, and basilect.
The nonnative features involved in the Malaysian English lexis are also discussed briefly; the acrolect: borrowing, the mesolect, and basilect mixing, with examples.
Generally, it discusses the emergence of the new varieties, the indigenisation of English in Malaysia, and the current status of English in Malaysia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Thirusanku, Jantmary& Yunus, Melor Md.. 2012. The Many Faces of Malaysian English. ISRN Education،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-14.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Thirusanku, Jantmary& Yunus, Melor Md.. The Many Faces of Malaysian English. ISRN Education No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-14.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Thirusanku, Jantmary& Yunus, Melor Md.. The Many Faces of Malaysian English. ISRN Education. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-448808
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-448808