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ENGLISH - A CHANGING MEDIUM FOR EDUCATION
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| By: |
Constant Leung (Editor), Brian V. Street (Editor) |
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| ISBN 10: |
1847697704 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781847697707 |
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| Publisher: |
CHANNEL VIEW PUBLICATIONS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
25 July, 2012 |
| Series: |
New Perspectives on Language and Education |
| Pages: |
176 |
| Description: |
The widespread use of English as an International Language has given rise to questions such as what counts as 'Standard English' and 'literacy'. This book provides a scholarly and research-based discussion on how English in education can be (re)conceptualized and understood in light of the dynamic and changing nature of English. |
| Synopsis: |
In this volume a range of authors from different international contexts argue that the notion of communicative competence in English, hitherto largely referenced to metropolitan native-speaker norms, has to be expanded to take account of diverse contexts of use for a variety of purposes. It also discusses the popular belief that language and literacy should simply be regarded as a technical 'skill' which confers universal benefits and that it should be replaced with a social practice view that recognises situated variations and diversity. This volume, we believe, provides a reference point for extended research and practice in these areas that will be of interest to wide range of people engaged in language and literacy education. |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Multilingual Matters |
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