| Language, Identity and Education on the Arabian Peninsula: Bilingual Policies in a Multilingual Context Contributor(s): Buckingham, Louisa (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1783096594 ISBN-13: 9781783096596 Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited OUR PRICE: $142.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Multicultural Education - Foreign Language Study | English As A Second Language - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - General |
| Dewey: 306.446 |
| LCCN: 2016030410 |
| Series: Multilingual Matters |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.4" W x 9.4" (1.15 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Multicultural |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This collection examines the urban multilingual realities of inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula in the early 21st century from the perspectives of learners, teachers and researchers. Focusing on both public and private spheres, it considers the importance of both English and immigrants' languages in a context of rapid socioeconomic development. Extending beyond English-Arabic societal bilingualism, the language practices of the Peninsula's citizens and residents serve multiple purposes in their daily lived realities. Chapters on home and heritage languages, identity, ELT, commercial signage and academic publishing contribute to a deepening understanding of the inherent linguistic diversity in these dynamic societies. |