Introducing Global Englishes
1st Edition
Published on 19. January 2015
Book
Hardback
292 pages
978-0-415-83531-2 (ISBN)
Description
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 English's 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 students coming to this subject for the first time.
Explains key concepts connected to the historical and contemporary spread of English.
Explores the social, economic, educational, and political implications of English's 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 students coming to this subject for the first time.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
20 s/w Zeichnungen, 27 s/w Tabellen
27 Tables, black and white; 20 Line drawings, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Weight
680 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-83531-2 (9780415835312)
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Introducing Global Englishes
E-Book
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1st Edition
Routledge
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Available for download
Persons
Nicola Galloway was an English language teacher for ten years. She currently works as a Lecturer in Education (TESOL) at The University of Edinburgh, where she teaches a course on Global Englishes. She is currently working on several publications related to Global Englishes, particularly in relation to English language teaching.
Heath Rose teaches applied linguistics at Trinity College Dublin, focusing on language teacher training. Heath holds a PhD from the University of Sydney, and has taught for 17 years in Australia, Japan, and Ireland. Recent publications include articles in Applied Linguistics and Modern Language Journal.
Heath Rose teaches applied linguistics at Trinity College Dublin, focusing on language teacher training. Heath holds a PhD from the University of Sydney, and has taught for 17 years in Australia, Japan, and Ireland. Recent publications include articles in Applied Linguistics and Modern Language Journal.
Content
Preface
Chapter 1: The History of English
Chapter 2: Language change and variation
Chapter 3: English as a global language: issues and attitudes
Chapter 4: Variation in 'Native' Englishes
Chapter 5: The 'New' Englishes
Chapter 6: English in Global Contexts
Chapter 7: English as a Lingua Franca
Chapter 8: Attitudes to English varieties and ELF
Chapter 9: English language teaching
Chapter 10: The future of English as a global language
Glossary
References
Index
Chapter 1: The History of English
Chapter 2: Language change and variation
Chapter 3: English as a global language: issues and attitudes
Chapter 4: Variation in 'Native' Englishes
Chapter 5: The 'New' Englishes
Chapter 6: English in Global Contexts
Chapter 7: English as a Lingua Franca
Chapter 8: Attitudes to English varieties and ELF
Chapter 9: English language teaching
Chapter 10: The future of English as a global language
Glossary
References
Index