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Analysing English as a Lingua Franca: Corpus-driven investigation
No full textThere have been considerable recent demographic shifts in the use of English worldwide. English is now undoubtedly(and particularly) an international lingua franca, a lingua mundi. The sociolinguistic reality of English language use worldwide, and its implications, continue to be hotly contested. Plenty of research has questioned, for example, the ownership of English, but less attention has been paid to the linguistic consequences of the escalating role English plays.This is one of the first books to provide a detailed and comprehensive account of recent empirical findings in the field of English as a lingua franca (ELF). Dewey and Cogo analyze and interpret their own large corpus of naturally occurring spoken interactions and focus on identifying innovative developments in the pragmatics and lexicogrammar of speakers engaged in ELF talk. Dewey and Cogo's work makes a substantial contribution to the emerging field of empirical ELF studies. As well as this practical focus, this book looks at both pragmatic and lexicogrammatical issues and highlights their interrelationship. In showcasing the underlying processes involved in the emergence of innovative patterns of language use, this book will be of great interest to advanced students and academics working in applied linguistics, ELF, sociolinguistics, and corpus linguistics
Review of developments in research into English as a Lingua Franca
Get PDFWe begin by considering how the recent phenomenon of English as a Lingua Franca (henceforth ELF) fits in with the older notion of lingua francas in general as well as with older versions of ELF. We then explore the beginnings of ELF in its modern manifestation, including the earliest ELF research, and tackle the thorny issue of defining ELF. After discussing the main locations and domains in which ELF research has been carried out to date, we move on to examining research into three linguistic levels, lexicogrammar, phonology and pragmatics, concluding with a discussion of very recent findings revealing ELF's linguistic fluidity. Next, we discuss research into two domains where ELF has proved especially prevalent: business English and academic English. This is followed by a consideration of ELF as a globalized and globalizing practice. We end the article by exploring the implications of ELF research for ELF-oriented English teaching and the role that attitudes are likely to play in this. We conclude that while the relaxed attitudes towards ELF of younger people are promising, strong resistance is still felt by many others, and that the major challenge remains in convincing the examination boards that they should take account of ELF
1922: Martin Dewey Whitaker Graduates
No full textMartin Dewey Whitaker of Ellenboro, NC graduates. Whitaker, a nuclear physicist, would go on to become director of the Atomic Energy Commission Laboratory and President of Lehigh University. He returned to campus to deliver the 1959 homecoming address.
Photo Description: Martin Dewey Whitaker\u27s 1922 senior portrait at Boiling Springs High School.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/gardner-webb-timeline/1016/thumbnail.jp
Darling, How Can I Live Without You
No full textDewey Hill, Robby Tilley, and Mr. Martin sing with mandolin, guitar, and a banjo. This was possibly broadcast on Dewey Hill's radio program on WPAQ (Mt. Airy) or WBOB (Galax). This was originally recorded on acetate disks, and now is considerably warped
Dr. Martin Dewey Whitaker holding a certificate
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The Philosopher and the Lecturer: John Dewey, Everett Dean Martin, and Reflective Thinking
Get PDFAdult education scholars have not yet examined the connections between the philosopher, John Dewey, and the lecturer on adult education, Everett Dean Martin. These scholars generally portray Dewey as indifferent to their field. However, Dewey\u27s correspondence with a New York newspaper editor in 1928, recommending Martin\u27s The Meaning of Liberal Education, raises interesting questions about these two men and their interest both in the meaning of adult education and in reflective thinking. For Dewey and Martin the value of education engaged in by adults was not merely voluntary participation in an activity but meaningful growth aided by reflection. This study examines the connection between these two figures and explains why Martin\u27s views may have resonated with Dewey and how they shared critical values pertaining to adult education
Just a Sinner Saved By Grace
No full textThe Martin Trio sings a Christian gospel song. This includes Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Martin and Matthew Rigney. This was possibly broadcast on Dewey Hill's radio program on WPAQ (Mt. Airy) or WBOB (Galax)
I Dreamed of the Old Rugged Cross
No full textThe Martin Trio sings a Christian gospel song. This includes Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Martin and Matthew Rigney. This was possibly broadcast on Dewey Hill's radio program on WPAQ (Mt. Airy) or WBOB (Galax)
Light at the River
No full textThe Martin Trio sings a Christian gospel song. This includes Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Martin and Matthew Rigney. This was possibly broadcast on Dewey Hill's radio program on WPAQ (Mt. Airy) or WBOB (Galax)
Over in the Glory Land
No full textThe Martin Trio sings a Christian gospel song. This includes Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Martin and Matthew Rigney. This was possibly broadcast on Dewey Hill's radio program on WPAQ (Mt. Airy) or WBOB (Galax)
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