{"product_id":"exploring-world-englishes-9780415572101","title":"Exploring World Englishes","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRoutledge Introductions to Applied Linguistics\u003c\/em\u003e is a series of introductory level textbooks covering the core topics in Applied Linguistics, primarily designed for those beginning postgraduate studies, or taking an introductory MA course as well as advanced undergraduates. Titles in the series are also ideal for language professionals returning to academic study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe books take an innovative 'practice to theory' approach, with a 'back-to-front' structure. This leads the reader from real-world problems and issues, through a discussion of intervention and how to engage with these concerns, before finally relating these practical issues to theoretical foundations. Additional features include tasks with commentaries, a glossary of key terms, and an annotated further reading section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this book Philip Seargeant surveys varieties of English existing within the world today, and the debates and controversies surrounding its present forms, functions and status in divers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This is an insightful and multilayered volume which provides a clear and concise introduction to world Englishes approaches to both research and pedagogy.' - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKingsley Bolton, City University of Hong Kong \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This book is an excellent introduction to World Englishes. What distinguishes it from most introductory textbooks in this field is its applied approach... This secures \u003cem\u003eExploring World Englishes\u003c\/em\u003e a unique position in the selection of textbooks available in the World Englishes discipline.' \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003cem\u003eLINGUIST List\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Philip Seargeant’s book deserves a mention in the reading list for any postgraduate sociolinguistic course dealing with the effects of globalisation. For more specific courses on world Englishes it provides an approachable and well-informed core text.' -\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003ePhilip Riley, JELF\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Exploring World Englishes\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent resource for teachers, students and linguists wishing to gain a better understanding of the relatins between education, politics and language in a globalized world.'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e- Linguist List\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1: English in the World Today Section A: Problems and Contexts \u003c\/strong\u003eIntroduction: Defining and Identifying Problems 1. English in the World Today 2. The Context and History of World Englishes 3. Problems for Practitioners in World Englishes \u003cstrong\u003eSection B: Interventions \u003c\/strong\u003eIntroduction: Regulating and Responding to the Language 4. The Global Language Paradigm 5. Codification and Legitimation 6. Policies and Cultural Practices \u003cstrong\u003ePart 2: World Englishes as an Academic Discipline. Section C: Theory \u003c\/strong\u003eIntroduction: Generalising About the Specific 7. World Englishes as an Academic Discipline 8. English as an Object of Study 9. Models and Theoretical Frameworks 10. Naming and Describing the English Language Conclusion: The State of the Discipline. Glossary. Further reading. Task Commentary. References \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018167222615,"sku":"9780415572101","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415572101.jpg?v=1750775868","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/exploring-world-englishes-9780415572101","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}