Developing World Englishes: New Approaches for a Transmedia World - Softcover

Manns, Howard; Xu, Zhichang

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3031979273 ISBN 13: 9783031979279

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2026

Synopsis

This book traces the history, sociolinguistics and structure of world Englishes and examines the complexities of English(es) and the transmedia narratives of their users in modern-day international universities and workplaces. The authors walk readers through the various frameworks and models that have been proposed to account for the spread of English as a global language, examine some of the critiques and debates that have shaped the field, and then discuss the unfolding and contextually bound nature of English as it is used in local environments. Written accessibly, and including features such as discussion questions, practical exercises and activities, case study examples and extensive suggestions for further reading, this book will be useful to undergraduate and postgraduate students of applied linguistics and language education, sociolinguistics, intercultural studies, English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) and World Englishes. It will also be useful to teachers, linguists and other language professionals interested in English in professional, pedagogical and global contexts.  

About this title

About the Author

Howard Manns is a Senior Lecturer in Linguistics at Monash University, Australia, where he studies language and society in Australia and Indonesia. He has an extensive professional background in applied linguistics, including work as a Persian (Farsi) linguist for the US Navy, and as an English teacher in Indonesia. His research areas include Australian and world Englishes, intercultural communication and colloquial Indonesian.

Zhichang Xu is an Associate Professor in Linguistics at Monash University, Australia. He has a disciplinary background in applied linguistics and intercultural education. He has extensive teaching and research experiences in Beijing, Perth, Hong Kong, and Melbourne. His research areas include world Englishes, English as a lingua franca (ELF), cultural linguistics, translation and interpreting studies. 

From the Back Cover

This book traces the history, sociolinguistics and structure of world Englishes and examines the complexities of English(es) and the transmedia narratives of their users in modern-day international universities and workplaces. The authors walk readers through the various frameworks and models that have been proposed to account for the spread of English as a global language, examine some of the critiques and debates that have shaped the field, and then discuss the unfolding and contextually bound nature of English as it is used in local environments. Written accessibly, and including features such as discussion questions, practical exercises and activities, case study examples and extensive suggestions for further reading, this book will be useful to undergraduate and postgraduate students of applied linguistics and language education, sociolinguistics, intercultural studies, English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) and World Englishes. It will also be useful to teachers, linguists and other language professionals interested in English in professional, pedagogical and global contexts.  

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3031979273
• ISBN 13: 9783031979279
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 245