Communities of Practice and English As a Lingua Franca A Study of Students in a Central European Context |
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Author:
| Kalocsai, Karolina |
Series title: | Developments in English As a Lingua Franca [DELF] Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-3-11-029552-8 |
Publication Date: | Dec 2013 |
Publisher: | Mouton De Gruyter
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Book Format: | Mixed media product |
List Price: | USD $210.00 |
Book Description:
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This is a timely book on one of the most widely debated issues in applied linguistics: what is the social and cultural significance of English as a lingua franca for the internationally mobile students of the 21st century in Central Europe? Through an in-depth analysis of social practices, the book develops an exciting, innovative multilingual approach to out-of-class language use and language learning that engages students in the co-construction of identities. Apart from scholars, the...
More DescriptionThis is a timely book on one of the most widely debated issues in applied linguistics: what is the social and cultural significance of English as a lingua franca for the internationally mobile students of the 21st century in Central Europe? Through an in-depth analysis of social practices, the book develops an exciting, innovative multilingual approach to out-of-class language use and language learning that engages students in the co-construction of identities. Apart from scholars, the book will appeal to policy makers and educators who are concerned with the internationalization of universities in Central Europe.