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Introducing global Englishes /

"Introducing Global Englishes provides comprehensive coverage of relevant research in the fields of World Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca, and English as an International Language. The book introduces students to the current sociolinguistic uses of the English language, using a range of e...

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Main Authors: Galloway, Nicola, Rose, Heath (Author)
Format: Printed Book
Sprog:English
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Summary:"Introducing Global Englishes provides comprehensive coverage of relevant research in the fields of World Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca, and English as an International Language. The book introduces students to the current sociolinguistic uses of the English language, using a range of engaging and accessible examples from newspapers (Observer, Independent, Wall Street Journal), advertisements, and television shows. The book :Explains key concepts connected to the historical and contemporary spread of English.Explores the social, economic, educational, and political implications of Englishs rise as a world language.Includes comprehensive classroom-based activities, case studies, research tasks, assessment prompts, and extensive online resources.Introducing Global Englishes is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of applied linguistics, TESOL, and other related disciplines"--
Fysisk beskrivelse:xvii, 292 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm
Bibliografi:Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-279) and index.
ISBN:9780415835312(hbk)
9780415835329(pbk)