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Ontologies of English

Conceptualising the Language for Learning, Teaching, and Assessment

Christopher J Hall editor Rachel Wicaksono editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:2nd Jan '20

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A critical study of the ways in which the English language is conceptualised for learning, teaching, and assessment.

A critical examination of the ways in which English is conceptualised for learning, teaching, and assessment in a range of domains, from both social and cognitive perspectives. Researchers and postgraduates working on English in L1 and L2 educational contexts will find it valuable for research and collaboration.In applied linguistics, being explicit about ontologies of English, and how they underpin educational ideologies and professional practices, is essential. For the first time, this volume presents a critical examination of the ways in which English is conceptualised for learning, teaching, and assessment, from both social and cognitive perspectives. Written by a team of leading scholars, it considers the language in a range of contexts and domains, including: models and targets for EFL, ESL and EAL teaching and testing, and the contested dominance of native-speaker 'standard' varieties; English as a school subject, using England's educational system as an example; English as a lingua franca, where typically several languages and cultures are in contact; and English as broader social practice in a world characterised by unprecedented mobility and destabilisation. Readers are provided with a balanced set of perspectives on ontologies of English and a valuable resource for educational research and practice.

ISBN: 9781108482530

Dimensions: 235mm x 160mm x 22mm

Weight: 750g

402 pages