Introducing Global Englishes

By Nicola Galloway, Heath Rose, Nico Heß

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415835321
• ISBN13: 9780415835329
• Release Date: January 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.5" x 9.3"