Theoretical framework -- Methodology -- An ethnographic account of the Szeged Erasmus community -- Building an Erasmus family through ELF -- Creating humour in and through ELF -- Improving on communicational understanding and gaining -- Self-confidence in ELF -- Conclusions and implications
Summary
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 universiti
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-234) and index
