Nicola J Woods
Biographic Data
| ID | 1257524 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nicola J Woods |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nicola J |
| FAMILY NAME | Woods |
| SIGNATURE | WOODS N J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Sussex |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 13 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1997 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2001 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Internal and external dimensions of language change
In examining and attempting to describe the phenomena of language change, we have traditionally been faced with an enforced choice between internal and external explanations (see, for example, Labov 1972; Ross 1996). Recent research has begun to cast doubt upon this dichotomy to the extent that some now believe that the position that an external cause excludes an internal one (or vice versa) is untenable (Thomason and Kaufman 1988; Romaine 1995; …
Archaism and innovation in New Zealand English
Colonial Englishes have been observed to contain both archaic and innovative linguistic features, and are thus seen to display evidence of both language preservation and change. This paper examines the use of certain phonological features of New Zealand English (NZE) and discusses their status as relics or innovations. Examination is made of the diphthong which occurs in the mouth lexical set and the front short vowels trap, dress and kit. Trends…
The Formation and Development of New Zealand English
This research assesses the relative roles played by men and women in the development of New Zealand English. Real‐time evidence on the development of NZ English over the past fifty years is provided by comparison of speakers recorded in 1948 and their present day descendants recorded recently. Elements of two vowel shifts are studied, and particular attention is paid to the vowel variables in words such as MOUTH, TRAP and DRESS. Results indicate …
The Formation and Development of New Zealand English
This research assesses the relative roles played by men and women in the development of New Zealand English. Real‐time evidence on the development of NZ English over the past fifty years is provided by comparison of speakers recorded in 1948 and their present day descendants recorded recently. Elements of two vowel shifts are studied, and particular attention is paid to the vowel variables in words such as MOUTH, TRAP and DRESS. Results indicate …
Archaism and innovation in New Zealand English
Colonial Englishes have been observed to contain both archaic and innovative linguistic features, and are thus seen to display evidence of both language preservation and change. This paper examines the use of certain phonological features of New Zealand English (NZE) and discusses their status as relics or innovations. Examination is made of the diphthong which occurs in the mouth lexical set and the front short vowels trap, dress and kit. Trends…
The Formation and Development of New Zealand English
This research assesses the relative roles played by men and women in the development of New Zealand English. Real‐time evidence on the development of NZ English over the past fifty years is provided by comparison of speakers recorded in 1948 and their present day descendants recorded recently. Elements of two vowel shifts are studied, and particular attention is paid to the vowel variables in words such as MOUTH, TRAP and DRESS. Results indicate …
Archaism and innovation in New Zealand English
Colonial Englishes have been observed to contain both archaic and innovative linguistic features, and are thus seen to display evidence of both language preservation and change. This paper examines the use of certain phonological features of New Zealand English (NZE) and discusses their status as relics or innovations. Examination is made of the diphthong which occurs in the mouth lexical set and the front short vowels trap, dress and kit. Trends…
Internal and external dimensions of language change
In examining and attempting to describe the phenomena of language change, we have traditionally been faced with an enforced choice between internal and external explanations (see, for example, Labov 1972; Ross 1996). Recent research has begun to cast doubt upon this dichotomy to the extent that some now believe that the position that an external cause excludes an internal one (or vice versa) is untenable (Thomason and Kaufman 1988; Romaine 1995; …
Linguistic Variation and Morphology (3 works) · Linguistics (3 works) · Multilingual Education and Policy (3 works) · History (2 works) · Language change (2 works) · Philosophy (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Vowel (2 works) · Archaeology (1 works) · Colonialism (1 works)