GlobEng: International Conference on Global English
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Event GlobEng: International Conference on Global English Dates February 14 to 16, 2008 Venue University of Verona, Italy Theme English as a global language Topic areas *Pronunciation models: new vs. standard *Implications of new morphosyntactic models *Semantic and pragmatic implications of globalizing English *Cultures, media and globalization *Identities and international communication *Language policies in the European Community *English and other languages in the classroom *Teaching of English as a foreign/second language and as a specialized language *Terminological issues and new taxonomies Plenary speakers David Crystal, professor of linguistics, University of Wales, Bangor, UK Adrian Holliday, professor of applied linguistics, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK Simon Sweeney, head of programme for the MA International Studies and senior lecturer in European integration and management studies, York St John University, UK Background information The debate over the status of English as an international language has flourished in the last few decades. While, the so-called native varieties have become highly differentiated and acquired greater autonomy, at the same time, the rapid growth of a community of non-native speakers has triggered reflection on the possible rise of a new international English. Contact For further information, visit http://profs.lingue.univr.it/globeng/index.html |  |
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