Deals with the multidimensional complexity of language and literacy education. This book introduces some fundamental theoretical concepts and issues about the nature and functions of language, particularly with insights gained from linguistics and applied linguistics. It focuses on language and literacy education in context.

The world is becoming more and more intricately multidimensional, both culturally and linguistically. Language is so deeply embedded in culture that cultural identity is defined to a great extent in terms of language. This book captures the fundamental concepts and issues raised in this context.