Overview
Engages with and expands on the ‘sociolinguistics of globalisation’ approach which is still taking shape in the field
Unpacks the complexities surrounding language and globalisation, mobile populations, and language contact
Examines the role of English as a global lingua franca, and asks how this status impacts our attitudes towards language
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This book takes a critical look at the role of language in an increasingly diversified and globalised world, using the new framework of 'sociolinguistics of globalisation' to draw together research from human geography, sociolinguistics, and intercultural communication. It argues that globalisation has resulted in a destabilisation of social and linguistic norms, and presents a ‘language-in-motion’ approach which addresses the inequalities and new social divisions brought by the unprecedented levels of population mobility. This book looks at language on the individual, national and transnational level, and it will be of interest to readers with backgrounds in history, politics, human geography, sociolinguistics and minority languages.
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“This book offers a comprehensive overview and unique perspectives of language in a globalised world from social justice perspectives, supporting ideas with interview data and personal experiences, and is thus a practical and timely guide to the field of multilingualism and sociolinguistics. With a reader-friendly and easy-to-understand writing style and thought-provoking discussion and questions, the book is much needed for novice and seasoned researchers in sociolinguistics, applied linguistics and education alike.” (Jiayi Xiao and Weiping Wu, Sociolinguistic Studies, Vol. 17 (1-3), 2023)
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About the author
Khawla Badwan is Senior Lecturer in TESOL and Applied Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Language in a Globalised World
Book Subtitle: Social Justice Perspectives on Mobility and Contact
Authors: Khawla Badwan
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77087-7
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan Cham
eBook Packages: Social Sciences, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-77086-0Published: 14 July 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-77089-1Published: 15 July 2022
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-77087-7Published: 13 July 2021
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIII, 230
Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations, 1 illustrations in colour
Topics: Sociolinguistics, Intercultural Communication, Human Geography, English, Self and Identity, Minority Languages