Introducing Global Englishes

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Synopsis

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.

Book details

Author:
Nicola Galloway, Heath Rose
ISBN:
9781317560692
Related ISBNs:
9781315734347, 9780415835329, 9780415835329, 9780415835312, 9780415835312, 9780415835329, 9780415835312, 9781315734347, 9780415835329, 9780415835312, 9781315734347
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
292
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
No
Date of addition:
2018-08-03
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2015
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Language Arts, Nonfiction, Sociology