LL-L "Language politics" 2004.10.08 (04) [E]

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From: Tom Maguire <jmaguire at pie.xtec.es>
Subject: Standard

Hello All,

The reference to "standard" in language is sometimes mentioned as a
ready reckoner or benchmark for use or misuse.

Fowler and others' contributions to The Oxford dictionary may be
perceived as a "standard" reference in written British English, whereas
Webster's could be the ready reference in American English. Do
Australians and New Zealanders recognise the first and Canadians look
towards the second?
Again the BBC is for some the reference for pronunciation in British
English - a sort of "phonetic standard", often standing side by side
with received pronunciation.

France and Spain have clearer rules of the game. They have set up Royal
Academies of their respective languages to produce standard dictionaries
of words recognised to be French of Spanish. The latter Academy has the
job of  "polishing, fixing and gving splendor" (limpia, fija y dar espendor)
to the language.

Is one standard in any language possible? Is it linguistically useful?

Regards,

Tom

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