Cultures, Contexts, and World Englishes

by Yamuna Kachru, Larry E. Smith, Larry Smith

Book Overview

This volume aims to familiarize readers with the varieties of world Englishes used across cultures and to create awareness of some of the linguistic and socially relevant contexts and functions that have given rise to them. It emphasizes that effective communication among users of different Englishes requires awareness of the varieties in use and their cultural, social, and ideational functions. Cultures, Contexts and World Englishes:

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805847324
• ISBN13: 9780805847321
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"