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Ontologies of English: Conceptualising the Language for Learning, Teaching, and Assessment

Ontologies of English: Conceptualising the Language for Learning, Teaching, and Assessment

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This volume critically examines the conceptualization of English for learning, teaching, and assessment from social and cognitive perspectives, exploring language in various contexts and domains. It provides a balanced set of perspectives and a valuable resource for educational research and practice.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 402 pages
Publication date: 10 March 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press


In the realm of applied linguistics, it is of paramount importance to be explicit about the ontologies of English and their profound impact on educational ideologies and professional practices. For the first time, this comprehensive volume offers a critical examination of the various ways in which English is conceptualized for learning, teaching, and assessment, encompassing both social and cognitive perspectives. Comprising the expertise of a distinguished team of scholars, the book delves into the language in a diverse range of contexts and domains, including:

Models and targets for English language teaching and testing across different proficiency levels, such as ESL (English as a Second Language), EFL (English as a Foreign Language), and EAL (English as a Lingua Franca).
The contested dominance of native-speaker standard varieties in the realm of English language education.
English as a school subject within the educational system of England, serving as an illustrative example.
English as a lingua franca, where multiple languages and cultures interact and converge.
English as a broader social practice in a world characterized by unprecedented mobility and destabilization.

To provide readers with a well-rounded understanding of ontologies of English, the book offers a balanced set of perspectives, fostering valuable insights into educational research and practice.

Weight: 586g
Dimension: 228 x 151 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108710633
Edition number: New ed

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