This text traces the history of English language spread from the 18th to the beginning of the 21st century, combining that with a study of its langauge change. It links linguistic and sociolinguistic
Brutt-Griffler (English, U. of Alabama) takes a linguistic and historical approach to understanding the emergence of international English in the post-colonial era. Central to her thesis is the concep
Eight academics from the U.S., Europe, and Canada contribute eight papers intended to broaden the conceptualization of bilingualism and the professional development of bilingual teachers. Coverage inc
English and Ethnicity offers a scholarly but accessible exploration of the complex interaction between the English language and the (de) construction of ethnicity. Centered in applied (socio) linguist