Introducing global Englishes / Nicola Galloway and Heath Rose.
By: Galloway, Nicola (Linguist) [author.].
Contributor(s): Rose, Heath [author.].
Description: xvii, 292 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm.ISBN: 9780415835312 (hbk); 9780415835329 (pbk).Subject(s): English language -- Globalization | English language -- Variation -- English-speaking countries | Test of English as a Foreign Language | LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / General | LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General | LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / SociolinguisticsGenre/Form: Print books.DDC classification: 420.9 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"--| Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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| On Shelf | PE1073 .G35 2015 (Browse shelf) | Available | AU0000000003646 |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-279) and index.
"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"--