English Language in Hong Kong

Diachronic and Synchronic Perspectives

Inbunden, Engelska, 2016

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Beskrivning

Researchers and students working in the fields of sociolinguistics, English as a global language, world Englishes, applied linguistics and English-language education will find this book provides valuable information and insights about the uses and users of English in colonial and post-colonial Hong Kong.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2016-10-19
Mått:148 x 210 x 13 mm
Vikt:318 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:136
Förlag:Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:9781137506238

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Stephen Evans is a Professor in the Department of English at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China, where he teaches courses in sociolinguistics, English as an international language and ELT syllabus and materials design. He has published widely in the areas of language policy, world Englishes, English for specific purposes and language in education.

Innehållsförteckning

Chapter 1: Introduction: Exploring the diffusion and diversification of English.- Chapter 2: Language trends in the organs of government.- Chapter 3: Language policies and practices in education.- Chapter 4: English as a business lingua franca.- Chapter 5: The English-using community.- Chapter 6: The evolutionary dynamics of Hong Kong English.- Chapter 7: Conclusion: Investigating the past, illuminating the present, imagining the future.