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The Global Future of English Studies

By James F. English

Book information

Publisher
Wiley-Blackwell
Year
2012
ISBN
0470654945, 9780470654941
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3984350 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
224\212
Time added
2013-11-29 02:07:59
Языки и языкознание;Английский язык;Диалекты и вар

Description

The Global Future of English Studiespresents a succinct, carefully documented assessment of the current state and future trajectory of English studies around the world.Compiles data on student enrollments, faculty hiring, and financing in English studies around the world including China, home to more English majors than the U.S. and U.K. combinedRejects prevailing narratives of contraction and decline that dominate histories of the disciplineStresses English studies' expansion within a rapidly expanding global academic apparatus, and the new challenges and opportunities such sudden and dispersive growth presentsEssential reading for anyone interested in studying or teaching English in higher education

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