English as a global language

By: Crystal, DavidMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Cambridge [England] ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997Description: xii, 150 p. : illustrations, mapsISBN: 0521629942 ; 9780521629942Subject(s): English language -- Social aspects -- Foreign countries | English language -- Social aspects -- English-speaking countries | Communication, International | Intercultural communication | Language and culture | Language, UniversalDDC classification: 420
Contents:
1. Why a global language? -- 2. Why English? The historical context -- 3. Why English? The cultural foundation -- 4. Why English? The cultural legacy -- 5. The future of global English.
Summary: "Language expert David Crystal presents a lively and factual account of the rise of English as a global language and explores the whys and wherefores of the history, current status and future potential of English as the international language of communication. He avoids taking sides and tells the story in a measured but engaging way, backed by facts and figures. This is a book for anyone of any nationality concerned with English: teachers, students, language professionals, politicians, general readers and anyone with a love of the language."--Jacket.
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1. Why a global language? --
2. Why English? The historical context --
3. Why English? The cultural foundation --
4. Why English? The cultural legacy --
5. The future of global English.

"Language expert David Crystal presents a lively and factual account of the rise of English as a global language and explores the whys and wherefores of the history, current status and future potential of English as the international language of communication. He avoids taking sides and tells the story in a measured but engaging way, backed by facts and figures. This is a book for anyone of any nationality concerned with English: teachers, students, language professionals, politicians, general readers and anyone with a love of the language."--Jacket.

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