Cultures, Contexts, and World Englishes

English

Series: ESL and Applied Linguistics Professional Ser.

ISBN: 0203891341

EAN: 9780203891346

Category: Language Arts & Disciplines / Linguistics/Language Arts & Disciplines / Communication/Language Arts & Disciplines / General/

Publisher: Routledge

Release Date: 05/08/2008

Synopsis: This volume aims to familiarize readers with the varieties of world Englishes used across cultures and to create awareness of some of the linguistic and socially relevant contexts and functions that have given rise to them. It emphasizes that effective communication among users of different Englishes requires awareness of the varieties in use and their cultural, social, and ideational functions.

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Cultures, Contexts, and World Englishes

Illustrated: Yes

Format: eBook - PDF

Pages: 234