LINGUIST List 12.2579

Tue Oct 16 2001

Qs: Anti-language Theory, Glaswegian Eng Dictionary

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  • FIGANDFURB, Anti-language, Political Correctness, and rap lyrics
  • Gina, looking for Glaswegian English pronunciation dictionary

    Message 1: Anti-language, Political Correctness, and rap lyrics

     Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2001 09:08:58 EDT
    From: FIGANDFURB <FIGANDFURBaol.com>
    Subject: Anti-language, Political Correctness, and rap lyrics


    I am looking for information about M.A.K Halliday's theories of anti-language, but despite looking in libraries, bookstores and the internet, i can't seem to find any helpful information on Halliday. I really need a theorist to back up the data on my project. My project argues that RAP is an anti-language (I have research on this as well as taboo words, race words etc, and political correctness itself) but i have no theory to back this up. If you could help me find a theory I would be very grateful. Thankyou.

    Message 2: looking for Glaswegian English pronunciation dictionary

     Date: Tue, 16 Oct 2001 17:46:16 +0100
    From: Gina <gina.joueucd.ie>
    Subject: looking for Glaswegian English pronunciation dictionary


    Hi,

    Can anyone point me to where I can find an online or electronic English dictionary that has the pronunciation in Scottish Standard English (preferably Glaswegian)?

    Thanks in advance, Gina