Communities of Practice and English as a Lingua Franca: A Study of Students in a Central European Context

By Karolina Kalocsai

This is a timely book on one of the most widely debated issues in applied linguistics: what is the social and cultural significance of English as a lingua franca for the internationally mobile students of the 21st century in Central Europe? Through an in-depth analysis of social practices, the book develops an exciting, innovative multilingual approach to out-of-class language use and language learning that engages students in the co-construction of identities. Apart from scholars, the book will appeal to policy makers and educators who are concerned with the internationalization of universities in Central Europe.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3110295474
• ISBN13: 9783110295474
• Release Date: December 2013
• Publisher: de Gruyter Mouton
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary