Analyzing English In A Global Context

Author : Anne Burns,Caroline Coffin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136370205

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Analyzing English in a Global Context by Anne Burns,Caroline Coffin Pdf

Devised in collaboration with the Open University and Macquarie University, Australia, Analysing English in a Global Context is specifically designed for the postgraduate student market, as well as for teachers of English as a second or foreign language throughout the world. This is a groundbreaking Reader which includes specially commissioned pieces as well as classic texts and provides a global perspective on the changing uses and forms of English and its impact on language teaching contexts. Students' skills in analysing these forms will be developed through an examination of the major functional models and their strengths and weaknesses.

Author : Anne Burns
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1306049016

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Analyzing English in a Global Context by Anne Burns Pdf

Author : Anne Burns,Caroline Coffin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-18
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781136370137

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Analyzing English in a Global Context by Anne Burns,Caroline Coffin Pdf

Devised in collaboration with the Open University and Macquarie University, Australia, Analysing English in a Global Context is specifically designed for the postgraduate student market, as well as for teachers of English as a second or foreign language throughout the world. This is a groundbreaking Reader which includes specially commissioned pieces as well as classic texts and provides a global perspective on the changing uses and forms of English and its impact on language teaching contexts. Students' skills in analysing these forms will be developed through an examination of the major functional models and their strengths and weaknesses.

Author : Thomas Ricento
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780199363391

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Language Policy and Political Economy by Thomas Ricento Pdf

English is the common denominator that unites the work presented in this volume; it provides a focal point to illustrate the ways in which a political economic approach can account for a range of phenomena in diverse settings in which a "global" language has attained a special status as (an often perceived) tool for socioeconomic mobility. The findings reveal the complex ways in which government leaders and policymakers, as well as communities and individuals in those communities, make decisions within a global economy about the languages that will be taught as subjects or used as media of instruction in schools. Whether or not the "Straight for English" policy that has become popular in various countries in southern Africa and elsewhere is a good or bad idea, in terms of improving school completion and literacy rates, English is often promoted by its advocates as a social "good" with unquestioned instrumental value; yet access to quality English medium education in low-income countries is mostly restricted to those with sufficient economic means to pay for it. As the capitalist world-economy undergoes transformations, and assuming that translation technologies continue to improve, it is likely that the roles and relative importance that English as a global language has enjoyed over the past century will change significantly. Synchronic contextual analyses of English in various countries and regions are snapshots of a moving target with fuzzy boundaries; this is even more so the case when the object of analysis is "lingua franca English," a fluid, contextually realized "practice" that may be described in situ, which is not stable and likely never will be. The degree to which English serves effectively as a lingua franca depends on who the interlocutors are, the situation, and the extent to which interlocutors' interests and goals are mutually compatible and understood.

Author : Philip Seargeant
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780415572095

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Exploring World Englishes by Philip Seargeant Pdf

Beginning with a discussion of real-life challenges relating to world Englishes that are faced by language professionals the book explores and illustrates the ways in which the actual use and management of English play an increasingly important role in contemporary globalized society.

Author : Peter Siemund
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1108926088

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Multilingual Development by Peter Siemund Pdf

English as a global lingua franca interacts with other languages across a wide range of multilingual contexts. Combining insights from linguistics, education studies, and psychology, this book addresses the role of English within the current linguistic dynamics of globalization. It takes Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai as case studies to illustrate the use of English in different multilingual urban areas, arguing that these are places where competing historical assessments, and ideological conceptions of monolingualism and multilingualism, are being acted out most forcefully. It critically appraises the controversial concept of multilingual advantages, and studies multilingual cross-linguistic influence in relation to learning English in bilingual heritage contexts. It also scrutinises multilingual language policies in their impact on attitudes, identities, and investment into languages. Engaging and accessible, it is essential reading for academic researchers and advanced students of bi- and multilingualism, globalization, linguistic diversity, World Englishes, sociolinguistics, and second/third language acquisition.

Author : Jeffrey Gil,Sky Marsen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781000593877

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Exploring Language in Global Contexts by Jeffrey Gil,Sky Marsen Pdf

This accessible and engaging textbook offers a practical approach to understanding the complexity of language by exploring language use and language learning in a wide variety of contexts. Bringing together leading specialists who are active researchers in the field of linguistics, this book introduces readers to major fields of language study by focusing on social, cultural and historical factors that show the dynamic nature of language. Topics explored include first and second language acquisition, grammar, meaning-making and pragmatics, language use and technology, language variation, and English as a global language. This book surveys major principles and shows how to apply them through structured discussion topics and activities to facilitate a greater understanding and appreciation of language. This is essential reading for undergraduate students taking courses in linguistics and language use, and a valuable resource for students of communication studies, media studies, sociology and anthropology.

Author : Ken Hyland
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009-01-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781441192042

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Academic Discourse by Ken Hyland Pdf

Academic discourse is a rapidly growing area of study, attracting researchers and students from a diverse range of fields. This is partly due to the growing awareness that knowledge is socially constructed through language and partly because of the emerging dominance of English as the language of scholarship worldwide. Large numbers of students and researchers must now gain fluency in the conventions of English language academic discourses to understand their disciplines, establish their careers and to successfully navigate their learning. This accessible and readable book shows the nature and importance of academic discourses in the modern world, offering a clear description of the conventions of spoken and written academic discourse and the ways these construct both knowledge and disciplinary communities. This unique genre-based introduction to academic discourse will be essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying TESOL, applied linguistics, and English for Academic Purposes.

Author : Jim Cummins,Chris Davison
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1215 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007-12-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780387463018

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International Handbook of English Language Teaching by Jim Cummins,Chris Davison Pdf

This two volume handbook provides a comprehensive examination of policy, practice, research and theory related to English Language Teaching in international contexts. More than 70 chapters highlight the research foundation for best practices, frameworks for policy decisions, and areas of consensus and controversy in second language acquisition and pedagogy. The Handbook provides a unique resource for policy makers, educational administrators, and researchers concerned with meeting the increasing demand for effective English language teaching. It offers a strongly socio-cultural view of language learning and teaching. It is comprehensive and global in perspective with a range of fresh new voices in English language teaching research.

Author : Brian Paltridge
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-21
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781350093645

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Discourse Analysis by Brian Paltridge Pdf

Outlining the core methodological and theoretical premises, this book presents the essential approaches that you need to know when doing discourse analysis for the first time. Chapters cover discourse and society, discourse and pragmatics, discourse and genre, discourse and conversation, discourse grammar, corpus approaches, multimodal discourse and critical discourse analysis. Encompassing the latest trends and developments, this third edition includes: - A new chapter on discourse and digital media - New topics including English as a lingua franca, linguistic landscapes and translanguaging - Updated examples from a variety of global perspectives and contexts, ranging from North America to East Asia - Updated discussion questions throughout Each chapter also features exercises, discussion questions and lists of further reading. Alongside online resources with lecture slides, extended readings and enhanced bibliographies, this is the only book you need for doing discourse analysis.

Author : Alessia Cogo,Martin Dewey
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781441154965

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Analysing English as a Lingua Franca by Alessia Cogo,Martin Dewey Pdf

There have been considerable recent demographic shifts in the use of English worldwide. English is now undoubtedly (and particularly) an international lingua franca, a lingua mundi. The sociolinguistic reality of English language use worldwide, and its implications, continue to be hotly contested. This is one of the first books to provide a detailed and comprehensive account of recent empirical findings in the field of English as a lingua franca (ELF). Cogo and Dewey analyze and interpret their own large corpus of naturally occurring spoken interactions and focus on identifying innovative developments in the pragmatics and lexicogrammar of speakers engaged in ELF talk. Cogo and Dewey's work makes a substantial contribution to the emerging field of empirical ELF studies. As well as this practical focus, this book looks at both pragmatic and lexicogrammatical issues and highlights their interrelationship. In showcasing the underlying processes involved in the emergence of innovative patterns of language use, this book will be of great interest to advanced students and academics working in applied linguistics, ELF, sociolinguistics, and corpus linguistics.

Author : Theresa M. Lillis,Mary Jane Curry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
ISBN : 0415468833

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Academic Writing in a Global Context by Theresa M. Lillis,Mary Jane Curry Pdf

Academic Writing in a Global Context addresses the issue of the pressure on academics worldwide to produce their work in English in scholarly publishing, and why the growth of the use of academic English matters. Drawing on an eight year 'text-ethnographic' study of the experiences of fifty scholars working in Europe, this book discusses these questions at both a macro and micro level – through discussions of knowledge evaluation systems on all levels, and analysis of the progress of a text towards publication. In addition to this, case studies of individual scholars in their local institutions and countries are used to illustrate experiences of using English in the academic world. Academic Writing in a Global Context examines the impact of the growing dominance of English on academic writing for publication globally. The authors explore the ways in which the global status attributed to English is impacting on the lives and practices of multilingual scholars working in contexts where English is not the official language of communication and throws into relief the politics surrounding academic publishing. This book will be of interest to postgraduates and professionals in the fields of World Englishes, language and globalization and English Language Teaching.

Author : David Coniam
Publisher : Springer
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-07-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789812870711

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English Language Education and Assessment by David Coniam Pdf

This volume gathers contributions in the closely linked fields of English language assessment and language education. The contributors from China and Hong Kong represent a mixture of established and new scholars. Areas covered in the language education section range across major developments in the redefining of Hong Kong’s secondary and tertiary curricula, as well as the huge field of China’s vocational education curriculum. Regarding assessment, the contributions reflect major changes in the marking of examinations in Hong Kong, whereby all examinations from 2012 onwards are marked onscreen, to quality control issues in the administration of China’s College English Test, which is taken by over 10 million candidates every year.

Author : Marko Modiano
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2020-09-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781527559271

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Teaching English in a European and Global Perspective by Marko Modiano Pdf

This book provides the reader with a basis upon which to develop teaching and learning methodologies for the multicultural classroom. It is a valuable tool for language teachers who want to implement educational practices that best serve the needs of learners eager to acquire proficiency in languages of wider communication such as English. Focusing on cross-cultural communicative competency, and with chapters on the historical spread of English, the pros and cons of utilizing American and British norms, and new alternative methods and practices, this book provides English instructors with the foundation they will need to meet the challenges of teaching a lingua franca in the age of globalization. Novel conceptualizations of language are presented which bring pluralism and multiculturalism center stage. The volume serves to show how teachers and teacher trainees can best assist learners in their pursuit of oral communication skills in the world’s most utilitarian language.

Author : Hanh thi Nguyen,Taiane Malabarba
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2019-02-26
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781788922906

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Conversation Analytic Perspectives on English Language Learning, Teaching and Testing in Global Contexts by Hanh thi Nguyen,Taiane Malabarba Pdf

This edited volume brings together 10 cutting-edge empirical studies on the realities of English language learning, teaching and testing in a wide range of global contexts where English is an additional language. It covers three themes: learners’ development of interactional competence, the organization of teaching and testing practices, and sociocultural and ideological forces that may impact classroom interaction. With a decided focus on English-as-a-Foreign-Language contexts, the studies involve varied learner populations, from children to young adults to adults, in different learning environments around the world. The insights gained will be of interest to EFL professionals, as well as teacher trainers, policymakers and researchers.