Grammatical variation in English worldwide: the role of colloquialisation, Americanisation and other factors [ 2012 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers Prof Peter Craig Collins

Brief description The first large-scale study of grammatical features in English worldwide and their relationship to sociocultural practices, this project will provide insights into the interplay of local and global forces in the shaping of English and enhance Australia�s capacity to interpret and engage with societies in which English is a major language.

Funding Amount $117,060

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects