Every language has been influenced in some way by other languages. In many cases, this influence is reflected in words which have been absorbed from other langu

Every language has been influenced in some way by other languages. In many cases, this influence is reflected in words which have been absorbed from other langu

The second edition of the definitive reference on contact studies and linguistic change—provides extensive new research and original case studies Language con

Language contact - the linguistic and social outcomes of two or more languages coming into contact with each other - has been pervasive in human history. Howeve

Language contact - the linguistic and social outcomes of two or more languages coming into contact with each other - starts with the emergence of multilingual p