English as a Lingua Franca in the International University

English as a Lingua Franca in the International University

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  • Author: Jennifer Jenkins
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 113512440X
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 254

In this book, Jennifer Jenkins, one of the leading proponents of English as a Lingua Franca, explores current academic English language policy in higher education around the world. Universities around the world are increasingly presenting themselves as "international" but their English language policies do not necessarily reflect this, even as the diversity of their student bodies grows. While there have been a number of attempts to explore the implications of this diversity from a cultural perspective, little has been said from the linguistic point of view, and in particular, about the implications for what kind(s) of English are appropriate for English lingua franca communication in international higher education. Throughout the book Jenkins considers the policies of English language universities in terms of the language attitudes and ideologies of university management and staff globally, and of international students in a UK setting. The book concludes by considering the implications for current policies and practices, and what is needed in order for universities to bring themselves in line linguistically with the international status they claim. English as a Lingua Franca in the International University is an essential read for researchers and postgraduate students working in the areas of Global Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca and English for Academic Purposes.


English as a Lingua Franca in the International University

English as a Lingua Franca in the International University

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  • Author: Jennifer Jenkins
  • Publisher:
  • ISBN: 9780415684637
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 243

In this book, Jennifer Jenkins, one of the leading proponents of English as a Lingua Franca, explores current academic English language policy in higher education around the world. Universities around the world are increasingly presenting themselves as "international" but their English language policies do not necessarily reflect this, even as the diversity of their student bodies grows. While there have been a number of attempts to explore the implications of this diversity from a cultural perspective, little has been said from the linguistic point of view, and in particular, about the implications for what kind(s) of English are appropriate for English lingua franca communication in international higher education. Throughout the book Jenkins considers the policies of English language universities in terms of the language attitudes and ideologies of university management and staff globally, and of international students in a UK setting. The book concludes by considering the implications for current policies and practices, and what is needed in order for universities to bring themselves in line linguistically with the international status they claim. English as a Lingua Franca in the International University is an essential read for researchers and postgraduate students working in the areas of Global Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca and English for Academic Purposes.


English as a Lingua Franca in Higher Education

English as a Lingua Franca in Higher Education

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  • Author: Ute Smit
  • Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
  • ISBN: 311020519X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 477

Review text: This book is an important contribution to research on multilingualism: the author does not only discuss theoretical aspects of this research field but also attempts to verify theoretical premises with respect to their empirical validity.(Dieter Wolff, Bergische Universität Wuppertal).


English as an Academic Lingua Franca

English as an Academic Lingua Franca

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  • Author: Beyza Björkman
  • Publisher: ISSN
  • ISBN: 9783110279146
  • Category : Communication in science
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 0

This series welcomes book proposals detailing innovative and cutting edge research and theorisation in the field of English as a lingua franca (ELF). The purpose of the series is to offer a wide forum for work on ELF, including aspects such as descriptions and analyses of ELF; ELF use in a range of domains including education (primary, secondary and tertiary), business, tourism; conceptual works challenging current assumptions about English use and usage; works exploring the implications of ELF for English language policy, pedagogy, and practice; and ELF in relation to global multilingualism.


International Perspectives on English as a Lingua Franca

International Perspectives on English as a Lingua Franca

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  • Author: Hugo Bowles
  • Publisher: Springer
  • ISBN: 1137398094
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 229

This collection brings new insight into the relationship between English as a lingua franca and language teaching. It explores how the pedagogy of intelligibility, culture and language awareness, as well as materials analysis and classroom management, can be viewed from an ELF perspective in school and university contexts.


Interactions Across Englishes

Interactions Across Englishes

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  • Author: Christiane Meierkord
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 0521192285
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 265

The global spread of English has resulted in contact with an enormous variety of different languages worldwide, leading to the creation of many new varieties of English. This book takes an original look at what happens when speakers of these different varieties interact with one another.


Language Change

Language Change

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  • Author: Anna Mauranen
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 1108492851
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 385

Through integrating different perspectives on language change, this book explores the enormous on-going linguistic upheavals in the wake of the global dominance of English. Combining empirical research with theoretical approaches, it will appeal to researchers and graduate students of English, and also of other languages studying language change.


English as a Lingua Franca: Attitude and Identity

English as a Lingua Franca: Attitude and Identity

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  • Author: Jennifer Jenkins
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
  • ISBN:
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 300

Based on research conducted among teachers, this text examines the role of standard language ideology in ELF attitude formation, critiques current SLA theories and ELT practices, highlights links between ELF accent attitudes and ELF identities, and includes proposals for making ELT pedagogy and testing more relevant.


English Medium Instruction

English Medium Instruction

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  • Author: Ernesto Macaro,
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • ISBN: 019440398X
  • Category : Study Aids
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 392

Ernesto Macaro brings together a wealth of research on the rapidly expanding phenomenon of English Medium Instruction. Against a backdrop of theory, policy documents, and examples of practice, he weaves together research in both secondary and tertiary education, with a particular focus on the key stakeholders involved in EMI: the teachers and the students. Whilst acknowledging that the momentum of EMI is unlikely to be diminished, and identifying its potential benefits, the author raises questions about the ways it has been introduced and developed, and explores how we can arrive at a true cost–benefit analysis of its future impact. “This state-of-the-art monograph presents a wide-ranging, multi-perspectival yet coherent overview of research, policy, and practice of English Medium Instruction around the globe. It gives a thorough, in-depth, and thought-provoking treatment of an educational phenomenon that is spreading on an unprecedented scale.” Guangwei Hu, National Institute of Education, Singapore Additional online resources are available at www.oup.com/elt/teacher/emi Ernesto Macaro is Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Oxford and is the founding Director of the Centre for Research and Development on English Medium Instruction at the university. Oxford Applied Linguistics Series Advisers: Anne Burns and Diane Larsen-Freeman


Understanding English as a Lingua Franca

Understanding English as a Lingua Franca

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  • Author: Barbara Seidlhofer
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • ISBN: 0194426203
  • Category : Study Aids
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 256

A complete introduction to the theoretical nature and practical implications of English used as a lingua franca. Explore the theories and principles of English as a Lingua Franca with leading expert Barbara Seidlhofer