English around the World: An Introduction by Edgar W. Schneider (English) Paperb

Description: English around the World by Edgar W. Schneider A lively introduction to world Englishes, describing varieties used in a wide range of countries worldwide, and setting them within their historical and social contexts. Providing essential knowledge and skills for students of world Englishes, this second edition is a timely update of the leading introduction to the subject. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The global spread of English has had widespread linguistic, social, and cultural implications, affecting the lives of millions of people around the world. This textbook provides a lively and accessible introduction to world Englishes, describing varieties used in regions as diverse as America, the Caribbean, Australia, Africa, and Asia, and setting them within their historical and social contexts. Students are guided through the material with chapter summaries, discussion questions and exercises, and a comprehensive glossary, helping them to understand different varieties of English. The second edition is substantially updated, including new sections on English as a Lingua Franca, blurring boundaries, and research methods and resources. The book is accompanied by a useful website, containing textual and audio examples of the varieties introduced in the text. Providing essential knowledge and skills for those embarking on the study of world Englishes, this is a timely update of the leading introduction to the subject. Author Biography Edgar W. Schneider is Full Professor and Chair of English Linguistics in the Department of English and American Studies at Universität Regensburg, Germany. Table of Contents 1. Introduction; 2. Basic notions; 3. Historical background; 4. Language crossing an ocean: old world and new world; 5. Settlers and locals: Southern Hemisphere Englishes, transported and newly born; 6. Missionaries, merchants, and more: English is useful, English is ours; 7. Language development: a general perspective; 8. Issues and attitudes; 9. Conclusion; Appendix 1. Phonetic characters; Appendix 2. A list of guiding questions on English in any specific region; Appendix 3. How to research world Englishes: sources and methodology. Promotional A lively and accessible introduction to world Englishes, setting a range of global varieties in their historical and social contexts. Promotional "Headline" A lively and accessible introduction to world Englishes, setting a range of global varieties in their historical and social contexts. Description for Bookstore A lively introduction to world Englishes, describing varieties used in a wide range of countries worldwide, and setting them within their historical and social contexts. Providing essential knowledge and skills for students of world Englishes, this second edition is a timely update of the leading introduction to the subject. Description for Library A lively introduction to world Englishes, describing varieties used in a wide range of countries worldwide, and setting them within their historical and social contexts. Providing essential knowledge and skills for students of world Englishes, this second edition is a timely update of the leading introduction to the subject. Details ISBN1108442269 Year 2020 ISBN-10 1108442269 ISBN-13 9781108442268 Format Paperback Series Cambridge Introductions to the English Language Edition 2nd Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle An Introduction Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9780521716581 DEWEY 427 Author Edgar W. Schneider Publisher Cambridge University Press Affiliation Universitat Regensburg, Germany Short Title English Around the World Language English Publication Date 2020-07-30 UK Release Date 2020-07-30 Pages 306 AU Release Date 2020-07-30 NZ Release Date 2020-07-30 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Alternative 9781108656726 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 4 Tables, black and white; 18 Maps; 21 Halftones, black and white; 9 Line drawings, black and white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168629070;

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