Description
Book SynopsisEric Friginal is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Director of International Programs, College of Arts and Sciences, Georgia State University, USA
Elizabeth Mathews is Assistant Professor of Applied Aviation Sciences, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, Arizona and Worldwide Campuses, USA
Jennifer Roberts is Aviation English Specialist, College of Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Florida, Arizona and Worldwide Campuses, USA
Trade ReviewFascinating for anyone interested in linguistics ... Many of the more specific examples throughout the book are organised into easy to read tables and figures ... It lays down a very good basic overview and could inspire readers either to learn more about this specific linguistic field or to pursue a role as an aviation English trainer. * Babel Magazine *
With the teaching and testing of Aviation English undergoing such rapid expansion, this comprehensive and accessible volume will be invaluable to researchers and practitioners alike. It is particularly pleasing to see that the scope of the work extends well beyond the traditional focus on communication between pilots and air traffic controllers. * John Read, Emeritus Professor of Applied Language Studies, University of Auckland, New Zealand *
An invaluable contribution to improving the safety of the most global of all businesses. By addressing both linguistics and human factors, this book will enhance teacher training and testing and promote best practices in communication throughout the aviation industry. It also establishes a foundation for continuing research with the potential to heighten awareness of risk factors and enhance future investigations. As the world’s leading aviation educator, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University takes our responsibility to ensure safer skies seriously.
English in Global Aviation provides us with a new tool to build proficiency in the international language of civil aviation for pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers. * P. Barry Butler, President, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA *
This book explains why and how English became the
lingua franca of aviation. It demonstrates through the history of accidents and near-misses, together with research findings, that mastery of phraseology is insufficient for safety of flight. Experts in their area, the writers narrate the story in academic and professional voices, making this an authoritative work on the topic, and keeping the reader interested from cover to cover. * Marjo Mitsutomi, Professor, Department of Foreign Language, Osaka Gakuin University, Japan *
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgements List of Major Abbreviations
Part I: Context 1. English in Global Aviation: Historical Perspectives 2. English Proficiency and the International Civil Aviation Organization 3. Language as a Human Factor in Aviation
Part II: Research 4. English in Global Aviation: Research Perspectives 5. The Language of Aviation: Corpus-Based Analysis of Aviation Discourse 6. Pilot-Controller Communication: A Multidimensional Analysis
Part III: Pedagogy 7. Aviation English Pedagogy: Contexts and Settings 8. The Development of Aviation English Programs 9.
Ab-initio Aviation English Notes References Index
