Language Learning and Use in English-Medium Higher Education
This book critically refines and adds depth to current understandings and practices in EAP (English for Academic Purposes) and EMI (English-Medium Instruction), using empirical research examining the experiences of English language learning and use of und
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Lia Blaj-Ward
Language Learning and Use in English-Medium Higher Education
Lia Blaj-Ward
Language Learning and Use in English-Medium Higher Education
Lia Blaj-Ward Nottingham Trent University Nottingham, UK
ISBN 978-3-319-63238-4 ISBN 978-3-319-63239-1 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-63239-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017947748 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: Pattern adapted from an Indian cotton print produced in the 19th century Printed on acid-free paper This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
Acknowledgements
A wise person taught me that there is never a wrong time to talk about umbrellas, and lately I’ve become acutely aware of the truth in those wise words. This book is about meaningful conversations or, more precisely, about how non-native speakers of English develop their communicative repertoire in that language. There is sustained criticism of English for leading to impoverishment and attrition of languages with a less powerful status. While this book acknowledges the importance of preserving the richness of linguistic landscapes, it nevertheless celebrates purposeful English language use in the context of higher education; it underlines the value of encounters that lead to learning and argues in favour of using language in contexts that enable personal and professional growth. I owe a debt of gratitude to my research participants who kindly gave up their time to share their stories with me, as well as to the very special people I am privileged enough to call my family.
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Contents
1 Introduction 1 2 Language Learner Histories: Points of Departure for Uni
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