Europe is going through a period of sustained and extensive social, political and economic transition, with language playing a pivotal role in this complex process. The papers in this volume address key issues including: nature and extent of multilingualism and multiculturalism; the role of English in the Europe Union; language, languages and democracy; and language and literacy development in emerging contexts.

Approaches to Teaching Linguistic Minority Students provides an invaluable and accessible resource for working with EAL students. It brings together the international experiences and expertise of a team of distinguished language educators who explore a range of teaching approaches and provide professionally-grounded practical advice. The chapters cover themes, references and pedagogic concerns common to teachers across the globe.

This book will be of use to individual teachers who want to extend their knowledge and practice, and also as a set text for professional...

English is now a global phenomenon, no longer a bounded facility primarily serving territorially, culturally and socially well defined functions. This title will re-define the discipline of English studies and provide an authoritative overview of this area. Taking into account the changing conceptualisations of English as a means of communication and as a curriculum subject, this companion considers both historical trajectories and contemporary perspectives whilst also showcasing the state-of-the-art contributions made by the more established components of English studies.