Synopses & Reviews
In this book, Mario Saraceni argues for the need to redefine the manner in which we study English and the forces that are contributing to its constant evolution. Breaking away from existing academic paradigms, he seeks instead to understand how new rules and new practices are burgeoning around the world.
Synopsis
Addressing issues related to the physical, cultural, ideological and psychological relocation of English, this volume provides a critical examination of current sociolinguistic study of English in the world and suggests a new approach which focuses more on ideological and psychological aspects of the phenomenon.
About the Author
MARIO SARANCENI is Senior Lecturer at the School of Languages and Area Studies, University of Portsmouth, UK.
Table of Contents
PART I: WHICH ENGLISH? * World Englishes (WE): All Englishes are Equal * English as Lingua Franca (ELF)--Between Description and Prescription * PART II: THE LOCATION OF ENGLISH
* Views fo English * The Web as Language Laboratory * The Location of English Between the Self and the Other * Index