This book explores the ways and means by which English threatens the vitality and diversity of other languages and cultures in the modern world. Using the metaphor of the Hydra from ancient Greek myth
The appointment of Nelson Mandela as President of South Africa in 1994 signalled the end of apartheid and transition to a new democratic constitution. This book studies governmental discursive trends
Donnelly (composition, U. of South Florida) explores and makes a case for creative writing studies as an academic discipline. She outlines the problems inherent in teaching the topic, researches the h
Stroud (U. of the Western Cape and bilingual research, Stockholm U.) and Wee (English language and literature, National U. of Singapore) take the use of English in Singapore as a case study of how the
Multilingual Aspects of Speech Sound Disorders in Children translates research into clinical practice for speech-language pathologists working with children. The book explores both multilingual and mu
This book examines experiences of Indigenous students in settler schools by using the example of a Canadian school as a window onto the relationship between colonial discourses; indigenized English la
Huttner (applied linguistics and teacher education, U. of Southampton, UK) et al. compile 12 essays that consider aspects in the education of those preparing to teach English as a foreign language. Li
Pearce (tourism, James Cook U., Australia) explores some aspects of tourist behavior that are not as well developed as others, aspects that are just beginning to emerge and are rarely mentioned in the
In the popular imagination, Mallorca is the archetypal mass tourism resort, one of the world’s pioneers of mass tourism, linking the resources of the Mediterranean to the supply of tourists from north
Festivals have burgeoned in rural areas, revitalising old traditions and inventing new reasons to celebrate. How do festivals contribute to tourism, community and a rural sense of belonging? What are
Festivals have burgeoned in rural areas, revitalising old traditions and inventing new reasons to celebrate. How do festivals contribute to tourism, community and a rural sense of belonging? What are
Code Choice in the Language Classroom argues that the foreign language classroom is and should be regarded as a multilingual community of practice rather than as a perpetually deficient imitator of a
Code Choice in the Language Classroom argues that the foreign language classroom is and should be regarded as a multilingual community of practice rather than as a perpetually deficient imitator of a
Zoos are important and popular tourist attractions. Spread around the world, they are typically located in major cities, with visitation levels comparable to other major attractions. Nature-based att
Zoos are important and popular tourist attractions. Spread around the world, they are typically located in major cities, with visitation levels comparable to other major attractions. Nature-based att
Behind the headlines and controversy surrounding new academy schools, many of their principals, teachers and pupils have been quietly changing the culture of learning and achievement in some of the m
People do not buy products, or even services; they purchase the total experience that the product or service provides. Experience management is seen as the way to remain competitive in markets where g
ELT education, as a commodity, takes many forms in countries all over the world. This book focuses on a particular form of Commodification, international English language education projects, and quest
ELT education, as a commodity, takes many forms in countries all over the world. This book focuses on a particular form of commodification, international English language education projects, and quest
The tourism industry provides employment for millions of individuals. Despite global recessions, terrorist attacks and other catastrophes this is likely to remain unchanged in the long-term. Resilien
The tourism industry provides employment for millions of individuals. Despite global recessions, terrorist attacks and other catastrophes this is likely to remain unchanged in the long-term. Resilienc
Seeking to understand factors involved in language learning, Gao (sociolinguistics and English, Hong Kong Institute of Education) explores interactions between agency and sociocultural context by stud
This book examines the ethnic, gendered, and embodied 'hybrid' identities of 'half-Japanese' girls in Japan, colourfully narrated through their own voices. The girls struggle to positively construct t
This book examines the ethnic, gendered, and embodied 'hybrid' identities of 'half-Japanese' girls in Japan, colourfully narrated through their own voices. The girls struggle to positively construct t
This book provides comprehensive coverage of language contact in classroom settings. Particularly highlighted are the range and implications of attitudes towards languages and dialects - with close a
Noting recent shifts in the translation profession, Luo Xuanmin (foreign languages, translation and interdisciplinary studies, Tsinghua U., Beijing) and He Yuanjian (translation, Chinese U. of Hong Ko
This book focuses on educational language minority immigrant issues in the United States. It draws from quantitative and qualitative research methodologies to inform educational policy and practice.
This ethnographic study of a California English as a Second Language program explores how the gendered life experiences of immigrant adults shape their participation in both the English language class
In this volume aimed at researchers, policy makers, teachers, and teacher educators, Turnbull (education, U. of Prince Edward Island, Canada) and Dailey-O'Cain (German and applied linguistics, U. of A
When it comes to problems students who are learning English as a second language have in learning math, it may be difficult to sort out whether they are due to language or math understanding issues. W
Measuring Second Language Vocabulary Acquisition describes the effect that word frequency and lexical coverage have on learning and communication in a foreign language. It examines the tools we have f
Scholars and practitioners of education, linguistics, and related fields from around the world contend and demonstrate that using two or more languages in education can contribute to greater social ju
Geothermal springs constitute a major tourism resource, providing spectacular settings, recreation facilities, a recognised value in treatments beneficial for health and wellness, a sense of heritage
Implicit/ explicit knowledge constitutes a key distinction in the study of second language acquisition. This book reports a project that investigated ways of measuring implicit/explicit L2 knowledge,
Eight North American academics and attorneys contribute nine chapters analyzing language allegiances, particularly in a multilingual society such as the US. A common thread throughout is, whether base
This book analyses the concept of language allegiances, and, more broadly, language-based identities in a multilingual society such as the US. The guiding theme of the chapters that comprise this volu
Produced by a six-person team of linguistics researchers from the U. of Auckland, U. of Melbourne, Michigan State U., and the U. of Groningen, this text originated in a 2002-2005 research project fund
Ritchie (tourism, U. of Queensland, Australia) uses research from case studies in the USA, Europe and the Middle East to review the best strategies for tourist crises and disaster management, planning
Editors Feng (education, Bangor U.), Byram (education, Durham U.) and Fleming (education, Durham U.) have collected essays on the "complementarity" of education and training in higher learning facilit
De Houwer (language acquisition and teaching, U. of Erfurt, Germany) offers this supplemental text for classes in bilingual first language development. The six chapters discuss the theoretical fundame
