Language, Identity and Education on the Arabian Peninsula - Bilingual Policies in a Multilingual Context

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.

About the author

Louisa Buckingham lectures at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. Her research interests include sociolinguistics, multilingualism and area studies.

Summary

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.

Product details

• Authors: Louisa Buckingham
• Assisted by: Louisa Buckingham (Editor)
• Publisher: Channel View Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2016
• EAN: 9781783096596
• ISBN: 978-1-78309-659-6
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 163 mm x 239 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 522 g
• Series: Multilingual Matters; Multilingual Matters
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories