Jenkins, Jennifer
Global Englishes: A Resource Book for Students (Routledge English Language Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780367462628
- author:
- Jenkins, Jennifer
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 17.4 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Language Arts, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Global Englishes: A Comprehensive Introduction to the Subject. This fourth edition of Global Englishes provides an accessible and engaging overview of the subject, covering major historical, linguistic, and sociopolitical developments in the English language from the seventeenth century to the present day. The book explores current debates in Global Englishes, including its uses as a post-colonial language in Asia and Africa, a mother tongue in the US, UK, and Antipodes, and lingua franca across the globe. Key features of this resource include new material on Latin America, English as a lingua franca, and English medium instruction, as well as readings from key scholars. The book draws on a range of texts, data, and examples from emails, tweets, and newspapers to illustrate its concepts. Online support materials are also available, providing additional resources closely linked to each unit of the book. Ideal for students studying global Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca, or the factors involved in the spread of English in the world today, this resource offers a dynamic introduction to the subject.