Transcultural Communication Through Global Englishes

Name: Transcultural Communication Through Global Englishes
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Transcultural Communication Through Global EnglishesAn Advanced Textbook for Students\nAuthor(s): Will Baker, Tomokazu Ishikawa\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367409364, 978-0367409364\nSynopsis\nThis textbook introduces current thinking on English as a global language and explores its role in intercultural and transcultural communication. It covers how English functions as a lingua franca in multilingual scenarios alongside other languages in a wide variety of global settings, and the fluid and dynamic links between English, other languages, and cultural identities and references.\n\nThe implications for English language teaching (ELT), academia, business, and digital communication are explored. Contemporary research and theory are presented in an accessible manner, illustrated with examples from current research, and supported with discussions and tasks to enable students to relate these ideas to their own ex.