Sociolinguistics And Language Education (new Perspectives On Language And Education)
by Sandra Lee Mckay /
2010 / English / PDF
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This book, addressed to experienced and novice language educators,
provides an up-to-date overview of sociolinguistics, reflecting
changes in the global situation and the continuing evolution of the
field and its relevance to language education around the world.
Topics covered include nationalism and popular culture, style and
identity, creole languages, critical language awareness, gender and
ethnicity, multimodal literacies, classroom discourse, and
ideologies and power. Whether considering the role of English as an
international language or innovative initiatives in Indigenous
language revitalization, in every context of the world
sociolinguistic perspectives highlight the fluid and flexible use
of language in communities and classrooms, and the importance of
teacher practices that open up spaces of awareness and acceptance
of --and access to--the widest possible communicative repertoire
for students.
This book, addressed to experienced and novice language educators,
provides an up-to-date overview of sociolinguistics, reflecting
changes in the global situation and the continuing evolution of the
field and its relevance to language education around the world.
Topics covered include nationalism and popular culture, style and
identity, creole languages, critical language awareness, gender and
ethnicity, multimodal literacies, classroom discourse, and
ideologies and power. Whether considering the role of English as an
international language or innovative initiatives in Indigenous
language revitalization, in every context of the world
sociolinguistic perspectives highlight the fluid and flexible use
of language in communities and classrooms, and the importance of
teacher practices that open up spaces of awareness and acceptance
of --and access to--the widest possible communicative repertoire
for students.