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The Use of English in Institutional and Business Settings

Author : Giuliana Garzone
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9783039108893
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (88 download)

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Book Synopsis The Use of English in Institutional and Business Settings by : Giuliana Garzone

Download or read book The Use of English in Institutional and Business Settings written by Giuliana Garzone and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2007 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the intercultural problems related to the widespread use of English in written and oral communication by native and non-native speakers in institutional and business settings. Each chapter looks at a different set of issues emerging from the confrontation of cultures across national, institutional and organizational discourse communities, taking an intercultural or cross-cultural approach. The focus is on workplace settings, both in institutional and business contexts (e.g. politics, public services, media, international corporate communication, advertising, business negotiations, etc.). The theme is all the more interesting today not only in consideration of the sheer magnitude of this phenomenon and its capillary spread, but above all on account of the pervasive penetration of English into professional and workplace contexts as a communication language also for local/internal communication. The complexity of intercultural communication as an object of research is reflected in the variety of the topics explored, the range of settings investigated, and the diversity of methodological approaches taken.

Language Learning and Use in English-Medium Higher Education

Author : Lia Blaj-Ward
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319632396
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (196 download)

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Book Synopsis Language Learning and Use in English-Medium Higher Education by : Lia Blaj-Ward

Download or read book Language Learning and Use in English-Medium Higher Education written by Lia Blaj-Ward and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-08-02 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book critically refines and adds depth to current understandings and practices in EAP (English for Academic Purposes) and EMI (English-Medium Instruction), using empirical research examining the experiences of English language learning and use of undergraduate and postgraduate international students in the UK. The author illuminates the language learning that takes place in and around English-medium higher education settings, both formally and informally, with a specific focus on courses with a creative or professional practice orientation. Drawing on theoretical insights from socio-cultural Second Language Acquisition, this volume capitalises on the synergies between applied linguistics and higher education research to paint a richer picture of the interactions facilitating student growth as confident and competent communicators in globalised academic and professional settings. Considering the broader implications of language development initiatives, this volume will be of interest to students and scholars of applied linguistics, English as a Second Language and second language acquisition.

Exploring Business Language and Culture

Author : Urszula Michalik
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030585514
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Book Synopsis Exploring Business Language and Culture by : Urszula Michalik

Download or read book Exploring Business Language and Culture written by Urszula Michalik and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-01 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book aims to present the results of research in the sphere of business language and culture, as well as the experience of pedagogical staff and practitioners concerned with broadly understood business. The highly complex nature of contemporary business environment, approached from both the theoretical and practical standpoint, does not cease to prove that research into business studies cannot be dissociated from the cultural and linguistic context. The chapters included in this book were contributed by academics and practitioners alike, which offers a balanced approach to the topic and ensures high levels of diversity together with an undeniable homogeneity. They were gathered with a view to show various aspects of business language, perceived both as a medium of communication and as a subject of research and teaching. They are concerned with business culture as well, including business ethics and representations of business in popular culture. Owing to its multidisciplinary approach, the book presents a roadmap towards successful functioning in business settings, highlighting such issues as education for business purposes, the study of language used in business contexts, the aspects of cross-cultural communication, as well as ethical behaviour based upon different values in multicultural business environments. Given its multifarious character, the book surely appeals not only to academics, but also to the interested laymen and students who wish to expand their knowledge of business studies and related phenomena.

Perspectives on Teaching Workplace English in the 21st Century

Author : Mable Chan
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
ISBN 13 : 1000894169
Total Pages : 262 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Book Synopsis Perspectives on Teaching Workplace English in the 21st Century by : Mable Chan

Download or read book Perspectives on Teaching Workplace English in the 21st Century written by Mable Chan and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-07-13 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection bridges the gap between research and practical applications by showcasing the latest research developments on business English as a lingua franca and the ways in which they might better inform language teaching practice. Featuring contributions from both established and emerging researchers in the field, this book brings together research findings on business and workplace English pedagogy with a focus on addressing issues and challenges around spoken communicative needs in the workplace. The volume explores spoken communication in the business context across a diverse range of settings and media, including oral presentations, small talk, meetings, business negotiations, and interviews. Taken together, the book offers an up-to-date synthesis of research on key topics at the intersection of spoken workplace communication and language teaching toward facilitating more engaged, empirically grounded business English as a lingua franca teaching. This book will be of particular interest for students and scholars in business communication, workplace communication, and English for specific purposes.

Handbook of Communication in Organisations and Professions

Author : Christopher N. Candlin
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3110214229
Total Pages : 648 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Communication in Organisations and Professions by : Christopher N. Candlin

Download or read book Handbook of Communication in Organisations and Professions written by Christopher N. Candlin and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2011-08-29 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume presents mayor contributions of Applied Linguistics to the understanding of communications in the professions. The first two parts of this book deal with the theoretical and methodological orientations of professional communication studies, the history and development of professional communication studies, highlighting the discursive turn of Applied Linguistic research that goes far beyond the established paradigm of Language for Specific Purposes. The third part - the core of this book - presents research into professional practices from various domains (e.g. law, healthcare, business and management, organizations), sites of engagement (as e.g. lawyer-client-conference, doctor-patient interaction) and with respect to different themes that are generalizable across domains and sites (as e.g. communicative aspects of action and practice, of assessment and appraisal). In the final part, professionals from various domains evaluate the contribution to their work so far made by Applied Linguistics.

English-Medium Instruction at Universities

Author : Aintzane Doiz
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 1847698158
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (476 download)

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Book Synopsis English-Medium Instruction at Universities by : Aintzane Doiz

Download or read book English-Medium Instruction at Universities written by Aintzane Doiz and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2012-10-12 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides critical insights into the English-medium instruction (EMI) experiences which have been implemented at a number of universities in countries such as China, Finland, Israel, the Netherlands, South Africa, Spain and the USA, which are characterised by differing political, cultural and sociolinguistic situations. In particular, it reflects on the consequences of implementing EMI as an attempt to gain visibility and as a strategy in response to the need to become competitive in both national and international markets. The pitfalls and challenges specific to each setting are analysed, and the pedagogical issues and methodological implications that arise from the implementation of these programmes are also discussed. This volume will serve to advance our awareness about the strategies and tools needed to improve EMI at tertiary level.

Linking Discourse Studies to Professional Practice

Author : Lubie Grujicic-Alatriste
Publisher : Multilingual Matters
ISBN 13 : 1783094095
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (83 download)

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Book Synopsis Linking Discourse Studies to Professional Practice by : Lubie Grujicic-Alatriste

Download or read book Linking Discourse Studies to Professional Practice written by Lubie Grujicic-Alatriste and published by Multilingual Matters. This book was released on 2015-08-06 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines how discourse analysts could best disseminate their research findings in real world settings. Each chapter presents a study of spoken or written discourse with authors putting forward a plan for how to engage professional practice in their work, using this volume’s Framework for Application. Techniques used include Conversation Analysis in combination with other methods, Genre Analysis in combination with other methods, and Critical Discourse Analysis. Contributions are loosely grouped by setting and include the following: workplace and business settings; education settings; private and public settings; and government and media settings. The volume aims to link the end of research and the onset of praxis by helping analysts to move forward with ideas for dissemination, collaboration and even intervention. The book will be of interest to all researchers conducting discourse analysis in professional settings.

Introducing Global Englishes

Author : Nicola Galloway
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317560698
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Book Synopsis Introducing Global Englishes by : Nicola Galloway

Download or read book Introducing Global Englishes written by Nicola Galloway and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-01-09 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing Global Englishes provides comprehensive coverage of relevant research in the fields of World Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca, and English as an International Language. The book introduces students to the current sociolinguistic uses of the English language, using a range of engaging and accessible examples from newspapers (Observer, Independent, Wall Street Journal), advertisements, and television shows. The book: Explains key concepts connected to the historical and contemporary spread of English. Explores the social, economic, educational, and political implications of English’s rise as a world language. Includes comprehensive classroom-based activities, case studies, research tasks, assessment prompts, and extensive online resources. Introducing Global Englishes is essential reading for students coming to this subject for the first time.

World Englishes

Author : Ee Ling Low
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317203496
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (172 download)

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Download or read book World Englishes written by Ee Ling Low and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-10-31 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, leading scholars in the field of World Englishes (WE) offer fresh perspectives in re-thinking issues on the use of English as a global language in an interconnected world. Established as a legitimate field of study, WE offers a conceptual framework which has influenced scholarship in many related disciplines: contact linguistics, postcolonial Englishes, English as a lingua franca, English as an international language, and applied linguistics. This seminal volume will have an excellent balance between theoretical and empirical works focusing on scholarship that has arisen in relation to the Kachruvian Three Concentric Circles model. This book covers topics such as state-of-the-art review of WE, WE and contact linguistics, post-colonial Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca, English as an International Language, WE and applied linguistics, language measurement and testing in WE, language policy and management, language education and dynamic ecologies, language typology, WE as a new canon, WE and corpus linguistics, WE and multimodalities, and makes predictions about the future of WE. It contains a comprehensive and up-to-date bibliography of major works published in the field.

Identities Across Media and Modes

Author : Giuliana Garzone
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9783034303866
Total Pages : 392 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Identities Across Media and Modes written by Giuliana Garzone and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2009 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recognition that identity is mutable, multi-layered and subject to multiple modes of construction and de-construction has contributed to problematizing the issues associated with its representation in discourse, which has recently been attracting increasing attention in different disciplinary areas. Identity representation is the main focus of this volume, which analyses instances of multimedia and multimodal communication to the public at large for commercial, informative, political or cultural purposes. In particular, it examines the impact of the increasingly sophisticated forms of expression made available by the evolution of communication technologies, especially in computer-mediated or web-based settings, but also in more traditional media (press, cinema, TV). The basic assumption shared by all contributors is that communication is the locus where identities, either collective, social or individual, are deliberately constructed and negotiated. In their variety of topics and approaches, the studies collected in this volume testify to the criticality of representing personal, professional and organizational identities through the new media, as their ability to reach a virtually unlimited audience amplifies the potential political, cultural and economic impact of discursive identity constructions. They also confirm that new highly sophisticated media can forge identities well beyond the simply iconic or textual representation, generating deeply interconnected webs of meaning capable of occupying an expanding - and adaptable - discursive space.

New Approaches to Specialized English Lexicology and Lexicography

Author : Marián Alesón
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1443826251
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (438 download)

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Book Synopsis New Approaches to Specialized English Lexicology and Lexicography by : Marián Alesón

Download or read book New Approaches to Specialized English Lexicology and Lexicography written by Marián Alesón and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-12 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book gathers some of the latest approaches to Lexicology and Lexicography, which span from research on language for specific purposes to the study of lexical constellations and translation. It aims to present a multifaceted insight on current trends and, thus, includes papers that explore lexical processes in several areas, which comprise fields so diverse and riveting such as the language of cinema, fashion, tourism, and even comics. In addition, other papers examine the lexicon of well-established professional languages, such as the language of law, medicine and business, by revealing leading-edge perspectives on topics such as translation, word-formation, cultural clashes, or lexical selection. Key issues on learning and teaching are also considered, as part of a long tradition in the study of professional and academic languages that posits users’ learning needs as the cornerstone to the study of these languages. Therefore, this work proposes a strong emphasis on lexis and terminology, which are highlighted as the fundamental core of the definition and analysis of specialized languages. All in all, this publication intends, on the one hand, to embrace current trends in the study of specialized lexicon and terminology from the perspective of both Lexicology and Lexicography, and, on the other hand, to open new possibilities for future research.

The International Encyclopedia of Language and Social Interaction, 3 Volume Set

Author : Cornelia Ilie
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118611101
Total Pages : 1676 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (186 download)

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Book Synopsis The International Encyclopedia of Language and Social Interaction, 3 Volume Set by : Cornelia Ilie

Download or read book The International Encyclopedia of Language and Social Interaction, 3 Volume Set written by Cornelia Ilie and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-08 with total page 1676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Encyclopedia of Language and Social Interaction is an invaluable reference work featuring contributions from leading global scholars, available both online and as a three-volume print set. The definitive international reference work on a topic of major and increasing importance, in a new series of sub-disciplinary international encyclopedias Provides state-of-the-art research for scholars in a highly interactive and accessible format, available both online and as a three-volume print set Covers key research topics in the field with contributions from a team of experienced, global editors Successfully brings into a single source, explication of all of the fascinating and ground-breaking Language and Social Interaction work developing globally and across subjects Part of The Wiley Blackwell-ICA International Encyclopedias of Communication series, published in conjunction with the International Communication Association. Online version available at www.wileyicaencyclopedia.com

Why the English-Speaking World Needs Confucius Institutes

Author : W. Travis Selmier
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 14 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Why the English-Speaking World Needs Confucius Institutes written by W. Travis Selmier and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advantages of speaking English as a native speaker have been discussed and debated widely. English has developed into a global lingua franca in business, culture, education and diplomacy. English “demand” includes institutional demands and individual demands for language to achieve better employment and enjoy English-language goods. Supply can be seen in these English-language goods, the use of English in institutional settings, the robustness of this language, and an increasing supply of English speakers through learning English as a second language. But within the dynamics of this development lie the seeds of a disadvantage for native English speakers. As the educated world learns English, personal advantage may shift away from the native English speaker toward those speaking English plus other languages. Given lower levels of foreign language-learning in the Anglophone world and increasing numbers of multilingual non-native English speakers, native English speakers may see their advantage disappear. Integrating international business and trade theory with sociolinguistics and language economics this paper argues that native English speakers will face a disadvantage in twenty firsts century due to their English dependency and Confucius Institutes may help young native English speakers overcome this emerging disadvantage.

Functional Approach to Professional Discourse Exploration in Linguistics

Author : Elena N. Malyuga
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9813291036
Total Pages : 335 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (132 download)

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Book Synopsis Functional Approach to Professional Discourse Exploration in Linguistics by : Elena N. Malyuga

Download or read book Functional Approach to Professional Discourse Exploration in Linguistics written by Elena N. Malyuga and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents research into various types of professional discourse through the prism of the functional linguistics approach. Focusing mainly on practical aspects of speech, the book discusses various topics, such as structural, semantic, cognitive and pragmatic characteristics of professional discourse, argumentation strategies, humour in professional discourse, and word-building processes. It also highlights communicative effectiveness methods in professional discourse. Offering new ideas and discussing the latest findings, the book is intended for researchers, lecturers and professionals in the field.

Pragmatics across Languages and Cultures

Author : Anna Trosborg
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 311021444X
Total Pages : 658 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)

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Book Synopsis Pragmatics across Languages and Cultures by : Anna Trosborg

Download or read book Pragmatics across Languages and Cultures written by Anna Trosborg and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook provides a comprehensive overview, as well as breaking new ground, in a versatile and fast growing field. It contains four sections: Contrastive, Cross-cultural and Intercultural Pragmatics, Interlanguage Pragmatics, Teaching and Testing of Second/Foreign Language Pragmatics, and Pragmatics in Corporate Culture Communication, covering a wide range of topics, from speech acts and politeness issues to Lingua Franca and Corporate Crises Communication. The approach is theoretical, methodological as well as applied, with a focus on authentic, interactional data. All articles are written by renowned leading specialists, who provide in-depth, up-to-date overviews, and view new directions and visions for future research.

Corpus Linguistics in Language Teaching

Author : Tony Harris
Publisher : Peter Lang
ISBN 13 : 9783034305242
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Corpus Linguistics in Language Teaching written by Tony Harris and published by Peter Lang. This book was released on 2010 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Corpus Linguistics in Language Teaching" are derived from the International Seminar, New Trends in Corpus Linguistics for Language Teaching and Translation Studies: In Honour of John Sinclair, organised jointly by the research projects ADELEX (HUM2007-61766, University of Granada) and ECPC (HUM2005-03756, University Jaume I, Castellon), in Granada on 22--24 September 2008."

Multilingualism at Work

Author : Bernd Meyer
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
ISBN 13 : 902721929X
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (272 download)

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Download or read book Multilingualism at Work written by Bernd Meyer and published by John Benjamins Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume focuses on work situations in Europe, North America and South-Africa, such as academic, medical and public sector, or business settings, in which participants have to make constant use of more than one language to cooperate with partners, clients, or colleagues. Central questions are how the social and linguistic organization of work is adapted to the necessity of using different languages and how multilingualism impinges on the communicative outcome of different types of discourse or genres. Thus, the authors are all interested in multilingual practices 'at work', which is to say how different forms of multilingual communication are managed, flexibly adjusted to, acquired, and/or improved in a given workplace setting that often calls for particular implicit or explicit language policies. Thus, this volume contributes to the study of workplace communication in a globalized world by drawing on different types of authentic data.