English in Singapore - Modernity and Management

This book provides a detailed investigation into the state and status of English in Singapore. These are important barometers of how successful this dynamic society is in its attempt to stay relevant to the world 'outside', even as it insists on portraying itself in terms of a resolutely Asian identity.

About the author

Lionel Wee is an associate professor in the Department of English Language and Literature at the National University of Singapore. He has published extensively on language policy, World Englishes, sociolinguistics and pragmatics. He is an associate editor of the Journal of Sociolinguistics, and sits on the editorial boards of Applied Linguistics and English World-Wide.

Product details

• Authors: Lisa (EDT)/ Pakir Lim
• Assisted by: Lisa Lim (Editor), Anne Pakir (Editor), Lionel Wee (Editor)
• Publisher: University Of Washington Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 22
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2010
• EAN: 9789888028436
• ISBN: 978-988-8028-43-6
• No. of pages: 264
• Series: Asian Englishes Today; Asian Englishes Today
• Subject: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language)