Addresses the Singlish-standard English debate in terms of discourse resources and the politics of language planning in Singapore, especially for the Singlish speaker. Examines media reports, official statements, and letters to local newspapers and considers the implications of this debate for Singaporeans and their participation within society.…

Examines the different agencies of language planning of the Island of Jersey and the progress that has been made, comparing the corpus and status planning undertaken in this context with that which occurs in countries where more support is forthcoming from the state. Suggests that high prestige domains do not necessarily hold the key to successful…

Discusses South Africa's adoption of nine indigenous languages to join Afrikaans and English as official languages and the expanding role of English at the expense of these languages. Analyzes studies on South African Englishes, examining the way expanded use and domains for Black South African English (BSAE) speakers will have a significant…