English as a Lingua Franca in Japan: Towards Multilingual Practices

by Mayu Konakahara

Book Overview

This edited book examines the phenomenon of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) in the Japanese context, using multilingualism as a lens through which to explore language practices and attitudes in what is traditionally viewed as a monolingual, monocultural setting. The authors cover a broad spectrum of topics within this theme, including language education policies, the nature of ELF communication in both academic and business settings, users' and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 303033290X
• ISBN13: 9783030332907
• Release Date: December 2020
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.3"