Sociolinguistic Aspects of Brazilian Portuguese

R Deletion

von Leonardo Reis

106 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

This book brings attention to R deletion around the world, mainly in Brazilian Portuguese in the city of Belo Horizonte, where the occurrence is mostly found. The study focuses on the sociolinguistic and phonetic impact of R deletion in Brazilian Portuguese. R deletion is an old phenomenon originating in Vulgar Latin. This phenomenon is seen as a characteristic of the lower-class population. Does R deletion permeate all levels of Belo Horizonte?

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik / Erziehungswissenschaften
• ISBN: 9781496957665
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.02.2015
• Größe: 216 x 216 mm
• Verlag: AuthorHouse