English Language as Hydra

Its Impacts on Non-English Language Cultures

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Study & Teaching, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
Cover of the book English Language as Hydra by , Channel View Publications
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781847697523
Publisher: Channel View Publications Publication: June 22, 2012
Imprint: Multilingual Matters Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781847697523
Publisher: Channel View Publications
Publication: June 22, 2012
Imprint: Multilingual Matters
Language: English

In far too many places, the worldwide trade in English-language teaching, testing and publishing has become a self-perpetuating, self-congratulating, neocolonial monster … a veritable multi-headed Hydra. Too often the English language industry aggressively promotes itself as some sort of “uplifting”, “essential”, “proper” or even “better” means of communication than any other language. Unfortunately, its relentless global outreach is taking place at the direct expense, and the active denigration, of local and regional languages – not to mention individual identities.

English Language as Hydra brings together the voices of linguists, literary figures and teaching professionals in a wide-ranging exposé of this monstrous Hydra in action on four continents. It provides a showcase of the diverse and powerful impacts that this ever-evolving, gluttonous beast has had on so many non-English language cultures - as well as the surreptitious, drug-like ways in which it can infiltrate individual psyches.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In far too many places, the worldwide trade in English-language teaching, testing and publishing has become a self-perpetuating, self-congratulating, neocolonial monster … a veritable multi-headed Hydra. Too often the English language industry aggressively promotes itself as some sort of “uplifting”, “essential”, “proper” or even “better” means of communication than any other language. Unfortunately, its relentless global outreach is taking place at the direct expense, and the active denigration, of local and regional languages – not to mention individual identities.

English Language as Hydra brings together the voices of linguists, literary figures and teaching professionals in a wide-ranging exposé of this monstrous Hydra in action on four continents. It provides a showcase of the diverse and powerful impacts that this ever-evolving, gluttonous beast has had on so many non-English language cultures - as well as the surreptitious, drug-like ways in which it can infiltrate individual psyches.

More books from Channel View Publications

Cover of the book Style, Identity and Literacy by
Cover of the book Tourism and Intercultural Exchange by
Cover of the book Interactional Categorization and Gatekeeping by
Cover of the book Teaching English as an International Language by
Cover of the book Vocabulary Learning Strategies and Foreign Language Acquisition by
Cover of the book Growing Up with Languages by
Cover of the book Investigating Content and Language Integrated Learning by
Cover of the book Second Language Socialization and Learner Agency by
Cover of the book Contesting Europe's Eastern Rim by
Cover of the book Studying Speaking to Inform Second Language Learning by
Cover of the book Tour Guiding Research by
Cover of the book Learning the Arts of Linguistic Survival by
Cover of the book Migrant Communication Enterprises by
Cover of the book Travel, Tourism and the Moving Image by
Cover of the book Globally Speaking by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy