Language Policy and Political Economy : English in a Global Context / Thomas Ricento

Public ISBD Titre : Language Policy and Political Economy : English in a Global Context Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Thomas Ricento, Auteur Editeur : U-K : oxford Année de publication : 2016 Importance : 313 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-19-065673-7 Langues : Anglais (eng) Langues originales : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : 418 Résumé : This volume articulates a new framework for language policy research that explores the connections between language policy and political economy. The chapters are united in their focus on English, a language that has enjoyed a reputation as a global language over the course of the last century and that is perceived as a tool for socioeconomic mobility. The book argues that adopting a new, political economic approach to language policy research will enhance our ability to provide more consistent explanations about the status, functions, benefits, and limitations of English in its various roles in non-English dominant countries. The book poses the questions: Does English serve as a lingua franca and does it advance the interests of sustainable economic and social development in low-income countries? Written by leading experts in language policy research, the chapters reveal the myriad and complex ways in which government leaders, policymakers, and communities make decisions about the languages that will be taught as subjects or used as media of instruction in schools. English is often advertised as a social good with unquestioned instrumental value, yet access to quality English-medium education in low-income countries tends to be restricted to those with sufficient economic means to pay for it. As the capitalist world economy continues to change and grow, and assuming that translation technologies continue to improve, it is likely that the roles and relative importance of English as a global language will change significantly. Assessing the costs and benefits of acquiring English therefore takes on increased urgency. The book argues that a political economic approach is particularly appropriate in this endeavor, as it takes into account theories and empirical findings from a range of disciplines in order to assess and explain real-world phenomena that do not fit neatly into boxes labeled economic, social, political or cultural. Together, the chapters in this volume argue for a new direction in language policy studies-grounded in political economy - that will explain why English has been experienced as both a blessing and curse in different parts of the world, why English continues to be useful as a lingua franca for particular sectors of the global economy, and why it is a detriment to economic development in many low-income countries. The book will be invaluable to language policy scholars, policy-makers, and educators, significantly advancing research in this important field. Language Policy and Political Economy : English in a Global Context [texte imprimé] / Thomas Ricento, Auteur . - U-K : oxford, 2016 . - 313 p. ISBN : 978-0-19-065673-7 Langues : Anglais (eng) Langues originales : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : 418 Résumé : This volume articulates a new framework for language policy research that explores the connections between language policy and political economy. The chapters are united in their focus on English, a language that has enjoyed a reputation as a global language over the course of the last century and that is perceived as a tool for socioeconomic mobility. The book argues that adopting a new, political economic approach to language policy research will enhance our ability to provide more consistent explanations about the status, functions, benefits, and limitations of English in its various roles in non-English dominant countries. The book poses the questions: Does English serve as a lingua franca and does it advance the interests of sustainable economic and social development in low-income countries? Written by leading experts in language policy research, the chapters reveal the myriad and complex ways in which government leaders, policymakers, and communities make decisions about the languages that will be taught as subjects or used as media of instruction in schools. English is often advertised as a social good with unquestioned instrumental value, yet access to quality English-medium education in low-income countries tends to be restricted to those with sufficient economic means to pay for it. As the capitalist world economy continues to change and grow, and assuming that translation technologies continue to improve, it is likely that the roles and relative importance of English as a global language will change significantly. Assessing the costs and benefits of acquiring English therefore takes on increased urgency. The book argues that a political economic approach is particularly appropriate in this endeavor, as it takes into account theories and empirical findings from a range of disciplines in order to assess and explain real-world phenomena that do not fit neatly into boxes labeled economic, social, political or cultural. Together, the chapters in this volume argue for a new direction in language policy studies-grounded in political economy - that will explain why English has been experienced as both a blessing and curse in different parts of the world, why English continues to be useful as a lingua franca for particular sectors of the global economy, and why it is a detriment to economic development in many low-income countries. The book will be invaluable to language policy scholars, policy-makers, and educators, significantly advancing research in this important field.

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Multilingualism: A Very Short Introduction / John C. Maher

Public ISBD Titre : Multilingualism: A Very Short Introduction Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : John C. Maher, Auteur Editeur : U-K : oxford Année de publication : 2011 Importance : 148p. Format : 17.5 cm. x 11 cm. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-19-872499-5 Langues : Anglais (eng) Langues originales : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : 418 Résumé : The languages of the world can be seen and heard in cities and towns, forests and isolated settlements, as well as on the internet and in international organizations like the UN or the EU. How did the world acquire so many languages? Why can't we all speak one language, like English or Esperanto? And what makes a person bilingual? Multilingualism, language diversity in society, is a perfect expression of human plurality. About 6,500-7,000 languages are spoken, written, and signed throughout the linguistic landscape of the world by people who Multilingualism: A Very Short Introduction [texte imprimé] / John C. Maher, Auteur . - U-K : oxford, 2011 . - 148p. ; 17.5 cm. x 11 cm. ISBN : 978-0-19-872499-5 Langues : Anglais (eng) Langues originales : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : 418 Résumé : The languages of the world can be seen and heard in cities and towns, forests and isolated settlements, as well as on the internet and in international organizations like the UN or the EU. How did the world acquire so many languages? Why can't we all speak one language, like English or Esperanto? And what makes a person bilingual? Multilingualism, language diversity in society, is a perfect expression of human plurality. About 6,500-7,000 languages are spoken, written, and signed throughout the linguistic landscape of the world by people who

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Slang: A Very Short Introduction / Jonathon Green

Public ISBD Titre : Slang: A Very Short Introduction Type de document : texte imprimé Auteurs : Jonathon Green, Auteur Editeur : U-K : oxford Année de publication : 2016 Importance : 130 p. Format : 17.5 cm. x 11 cm. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-19-872953-2 Langues : Anglais (eng) Langues originales : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : 427 Variantes historiques et géographiques, variantes locales Résumé : Slang, however one judges it, shows us at our most human. It is used widely and often, typically associated with the writers of noir fiction, teenagers, and rappers, but also found in the works of Shakespeare and Dickens. It has been recorded since at least 1500 AD, and today's vocabulary, taken from every major English-speaking country, runs to over 125,000 slang words and phrases. This Very Short Introduction takes readers on a wide-ranging tour of this fascinating sub-set of the English language. It considers the meaning and origins of the word 'slang' itself, the ideas that a make a word 'slang', the long-running themes that run through slang, and the history of slang's many dictionaries. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Slang: A Very Short Introduction [texte imprimé] / Jonathon Green, Auteur . - U-K : oxford, 2016 . - 130 p. ; 17.5 cm. x 11 cm. ISBN : 978-0-19-872953-2 Langues : Anglais (eng) Langues originales : Anglais (eng) Index. décimale : 427 Variantes historiques et géographiques, variantes locales Résumé : Slang, however one judges it, shows us at our most human. It is used widely and often, typically associated with the writers of noir fiction, teenagers, and rappers, but also found in the works of Shakespeare and Dickens. It has been recorded since at least 1500 AD, and today's vocabulary, taken from every major English-speaking country, runs to over 125,000 slang words and phrases. This Very Short Introduction takes readers on a wide-ranging tour of this fascinating sub-set of the English language. It considers the meaning and origins of the word 'slang' itself, the ideas that a make a word 'slang', the long-running themes that run through slang, and the history of slang's many dictionaries. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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