Exploring Language in Global Contexts by Jeffrey Gil Hardcover Book

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This 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.

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This 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. Bringing 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 understanding and appreciation of language. This is essential reading for undergraduate students taking courses in linguistics and language use, and a valuable resource for students of communication studies, media studies, sociology and anthropology.

Author Biography

Jeffrey Gil is Senior Lecturer in ESOL/TESOL at Flinders University, Australia. His research interests include English as a global language and the use and status of Chinese around the world. Sky Marsen is the Director of the Communication Program at Flinders University, Australia. Her research interests include semiotics, discourse analysis and strategic communication. She has international experience in lecturing and researching in these areas and is the author of several articles and books.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: How Does Language Work? 2. How Do We Learn Languages? 3. What is Language Made Of? 4. How Do We Make Meaning With Language? 5. How Does Technology Affect Language Use? 6. How Do Languages Vary? 7. How Does a Language Become Global? 8. Conclusion: What Do We (Not) Know About Language?

Details ISBN1032145994 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Year 2022 ISBN-10 1032145994 ISBN-13 9781032145990 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-06-06 UK Release Date 2022-06-06 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-06-06 NZ Release Date 2022-06-06 Pages 134 Author Sky Marsen Edited by Sky Marsen Illustrations 12 Tables, black and white; 14 Halftones, black and white; 14 Illustrations, black and white Alternative 9781032146003 DEWEY 410 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Imprint Routledge We've got this

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