The Cultural Politics of English as an International Language

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Focusing on the globalization of English, this influential work by Alastair Pennycook delves into the language's colonial roots and its ties to linguistics and teaching practices worldwide. The reissued edition includes a substantial preface, reinforcing its status as a critical resource in understanding World Englishes. It serves as essential reading for scholars in Applied Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, and related fields, offering a critical and ideologically informed perspective on the cultural politics surrounding English as an international language.