Language in a Globalised World

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.

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

Autorentext

Khawla Badwan is Senior Lecturer in TESOL and Applied Linguistics at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

Inhalt
Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 The Global Status of English.- Chapter 3 Theorising the Market in Sociolinguistics.- Chapter 4 Problematising Sociolinguistics of Globalisation.- Chapter 5 The Spatial Turn in Sociolinguistics: Language, Place and Hospitality.- Chapter 6 Language and Social (In)justice.- Chapter 7 Language and Identity in a Globalised World.- Chapter 8 Conclusion.