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English as an International Language in Asia: Implications for Language Education
. Ed(S): Kirkpatrick, Andy; Sussex, Roland
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Hardback. Noting ASEAN's adoption of English as its sole workng language, this book analyzes the language education policies of Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Sri Lanka and China, and traces the influence of globalization on English language education in Asia. Editor(s): Kirkpatrick, Andy; Sussex, Roland. Series: Multilingual Education. Num Pages: 244 pages, 21 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: 2AB; CB; CFDM; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 532.
Even as Anglophone power wanes in Asia, and China and India rise, the role of the English language in the region continues to develop. How are students in Asian nations such as Vietnam, Malaysia and China itself being taught English? This much-needed overview analyzes the differing language education policies of selected countries that also include Indonesia, Japan and Sri Lanka. Noting ASEAN’s adoption of English as its sole working language, it traces the influence of globalization on English language education in Asia: in many systems, it pushes local languages off the curriculum and is taught as a second language after ... Read more
Even as Anglophone power wanes in Asia, and China and India rise, the role of the English language in the region continues to develop. How are students in Asian nations such as Vietnam, Malaysia and China itself being taught English? This much-needed overview analyzes the differing language education policies of selected countries that also include Indonesia, Japan and Sri Lanka. Noting ASEAN’s adoption of English as its sole working language, it traces the influence of globalization on English language education in Asia: in many systems, it pushes local languages off the curriculum and is taught as a second language after ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
244
Condition
New
Series
Multilingual Education
Number of Pages
244
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789400745773
SKU
V9789400745773
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Reviews for English as an International Language in Asia: Implications for Language Education
From the book reviews: “This well-considered book navigates the linguistic and educational terrains of English as an international Language in the Asian continent … . the volume offers considerable insights into the situation of English in Asia by providing detailed descriptions of the role, functions, and impact of English in various contexts across the continent. … this collection provides ... Read more