Exploring Language in Global Contexts by Jeffrey Gil, Sky Marsen - 9781032145990

Taylor & Francis

Exploring Language in Global ContextsAuthor(s): Jeffrey Gil, Sky Marsen\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032145990, 978-1032145990\nSynopsis\nThis accessible and engaging textbook offers a practical approach to understanding the complexity of language by exploring language use and language learning in a wide variety of contexts. \n\nBringing together leading specialists who are active researchers in the field of linguistics, this book introduces readers to major fields of language study by focusing on social, cultural and historical factors that show the dynamic nature of language. Topics explored include first and second language acquisition, grammar, meaning-making and pragmatics, language use and technology, language variation, and English as a global language. This book surveys major principles and shows how to apply them through structured discussion topics and activities to facilitate a greater understandin.