Inbunden, Engelska, 2016
Language, Identity and Education on the Arabian Peninsula
Bilingual Policies in a Multilingual Context
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This collection examines the urban multilingual realities of inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula in the early 21st century from the perspectives of learners, teachers and researchers. Focusing on both public and private spheres, it considers the importance of both English and immigrants’ languages in a context of rapid socioeconomic development. Extending beyond English–Arabic societal bilingualism, the language practices of the Peninsula’s citizens and residents serve multiple purposes in their daily lived realities. Chapters on home and heritage languages, identity, ELT, commercial signage and academic publishing contribute to a deepening understanding of the inherent linguistic diversity in these dynamic societies.
Produktinformation
- Utgivningsdatum: 2016-11-29
- Mått: 156 x 234 x 20 mm
- Vikt: 529 g
- Format: Inbunden
- Språk: Engelska
- Serie: Multilingual Matters
- Antal sidor: 242
- Förlag: Channel View Publications Ltd
- ISBN: 9781783096596
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Louisa Buckingham lectures at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Her research interests include sociolinguistics, multilingualism and area studies.
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As the Arabian peninsula continues to globalise and invest in English-medium education, this volume is timely in bringing to light issues of language maintenance and loss, cultural identity, and education relying on sound theories and methodologies and addressing the complexities of the region’s linguistic and cultural contexts. The findings can inform language planning and curriculum design in the area.
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