Riassunto per lesame di lingua inglese i, basato su rielaborazione di appunti personali e studio del libro adottato dalla docente seidlhofer, understanding english as a lingua franca, seidlhofer. In particular this paper drew attention to the conceptual gap between. English as a lingua franca elf refers to any use of english among speakers of different first languages for whom english is the communicative medium of choice, and often the only option. Use the link below to share a fulltext version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Pitzl 2005 investigates nonunderstanding in elf, arguing that through cooperative. A sequential analysis of english as a lingua franca interaction. Elf can be either a language, an actual variety of english, distinct from native varieties. Giving voice to english as a lingua franca presenter. If we define a lingua franca as a contact language, i. Understanding english as a lingua franca ebook united. Research into english as a lingua fra nca has been slower to take off, despite pioneering work by a.
We represents divergence of the languagelanguage developed and used for a local audiencewhile elf represents the convergence of different varieties of the language for. English today is used far more by its nonnative speakers than native speakers. The term english as a lingua fra nca elf refers to the teaching, learning, and use of the english language as a common means of communication or contact language for speakers of different native languages. At its simplest, elf is a way of referring to communication in english between speakers who have different first languages. How do learners of english overcome non understanding a sequential analysis of english as a lingua franca interaction. The aim of the research conducted through a survey of members of a nato working group is to find out how native and nonnative speakers feel about english used as a lingua franca during international meetings and how these two groups of speakers see each other in multinational interaction from the point of view of linguistics. English as a lingua franca from the classroom to the classroom jennifer jenkins english has served as a means of communication among speakers of different first languages i. Barbara seidlhofer is professor of english and applied linguistics at the university of vienna. Seidlhofer s understanding english as a lingua franca presents useful, insightful and indepth exposition of the title topic, looking into the nature of elf and the global spread of english. The number of english speakers in the world continues to grow, but the vast majority are nonnative speakers using english to communicate with each other, rather than with native speakers. A lingua franca or working language, bridge language, vehicular language is a language systematically used for communication, possibly among people who do not share a common language. Pdf modality in english as a lingua franca communication. Review of english as a medium of instruction in chinese.
Cornelia hulmbauer, heike bohringer, barbara seidlhofer. Barbara seidlhofer, english as a lingua fra nca, elt journal, volume 59. Seidlho fer find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Mauranen, 2003 and the general viennaoxford international corpus of.
Investigating perceptions of english as a lingua franca in. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Understanding english as a lingua franca united states. It concentrates on the environment of international meetings where english is used as a lingua franca. Challenges for applied linguistics barbara seidlhofer, angelika breiteneder, and marieluise pitzl the omnipresence of english in europe has led to numerous discussions about its widespread functions and special status compared to all other european languages. The center for english as a lingua franca celf, an initiative of a private university in tokyo, was founded with serious consideration given to the pedagogical implications of the widespread use of english as a lingua franca elf. Barbara seidlhofer author of understanding english as a. Department of english, purdue university, heavilon hall 324.
Englishasalinguafranca barbaraseidlhofer in recent years, the term english as a lingua franca elf has emerged as a way of referring to communication in english between speakers with different. Pdf understanding english as a lingua franca researchgate. Pdf on mar 1, 2012, will baker and others published understanding english as a lingua franca by b. The word understanding in the title of seidlhofers book is ambiguous. Understanding english as a lingua franca united states oxford. The paper deals with the use of english as a lingua franca. She is the founding director of the viennaoxford international corpus of english voice, which provides a basis for empirical research into english as a lingua franca. The compilation of spoken elf corpora such as the corpus of english as a lingua franca in academic settings elfa elfa, 2008.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Her seminal 2001 paper on elf, along with a small number of other studies e. English operates as a lingua franca at a number of different levels, including local, national, regional and international. Key features gives a clear explanation of the theories and principles underlying elf studies and how. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library. For all those interested in such matters, whether as teachers or researchers, this clearly written and stimulating volume certainly deserves a place on their shelves. Jenkins 1996 found that a number of common departures from nativespeaker pronunciation.
Ahmar mahboob of the university of sydney, world englishes we and english as a lingua franca elf can be positioned at the opposite ends of a continuum. If the inline pdf is not rendering correctly, you can download the pdf file here. Elf corpora are now also being compiled and analysed, such as the english as a lingua fra nca in academic settings elfa corpus mauranen 2003 and the general viennaoxford international corpus of english voice seidlhofer 2004. Understanding english as a lingua franca oxford applied. Pdf understanding english as a lingua franca download full. As seidlhofer 2004 suggests elf is independent to a considerable degree of the norms. Understanding english as a lingua franca oxford applied linguistics oxford applied linguistics series by barbara seidlhofer. English as a lingua franca, native speaker, language learner vs. English as a lingua franca the term lingua franca is usually taken to mean any lingual medium of communication between people of different mother tongues, for whom it is a second language samarin, 1987, p. English as a lingua franca and the multilingual classroom. Generally, a lingua franca is a third language that is distinct from a native or mother language. Apparently paradoxically, the more localised the use of english as a lingua franca, the more variation it is likely to display. Barbara seidlhofer globeng, university of verona, 15th feb.
All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. The au thor initially states that understanding english as a lingua franca. English as a lingua franca elf has received a great deal of attention in the field of applied linguistics in the last decade or so jenkins, 2007, 2014. Id heard the term english as a lingua franca being used once or twice in the staffroom but not very often so i thought ok, its not that relevant here, i dont hear people talking about it much, do i really need to know about this. Nigeria and kenya since they were colonized by the british from the sixteenth century on, the phenomenon in its modern sense was. Seidlhofer find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate.
Department of english, purdue university, heavilon hall 324, 500 oval drive, west lafayette, in, 47906 usa. Read online understanding english as a lingua franca, as a. Barbara seidlhofer is the author of understanding english as a lingua franca 3. Elf interaction can include native english speakers, but in most cases, it is a contact language between people who share neither a common native tongue. Understanding english as a lingua franca a complete introduction to the theoretical nature and practical implications of english used as a lingua franca. Understanding english as a lingua franca elt journal. Understanding english as a lingua franca, elt journal 10. Although there seems to be no doubt that english as a lingua franca. Our discounted price list pdf key features read more. English as a lingua franca from the classroom to the.
Oxford applied linguistics 01 by seidlhofer, barbara isbn. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing. This chapter is concerned with the role english plays as a lingua franca in europe used by europeans as a means of communication among themselves and with others. English as a lingua franca elf is a functional term referring to the use of english as a common language by speakers of different first languages. Barbara seidlhofer was recently described at the 4th international elf english as a lingua franca conference as one of the founding mothers of elf studies. This book examines the use of english as a lingua franca elf from various perspectives. English as a lingua franca has become a hot topic in applied linguistics and english studies.
This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. She was also for several years editor of the international journal of applied linguistics and is a founding editor of the new journal of english as a lingua franca. English as a lingua franca used at international meetings. Seidlhofer 2004 discovered that the following frequent departures from native speaker grammar. Although most contemporary linguists regard english as a lingua fra nca elf as a valuable means of international communication and a. Sep 22, 2011 understanding english as a lingua franca by barbara seidlhofer, 9780194375009, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Understanding english as a lingua franca understanding english as a lingua franca alptekin, cem 20120401 00. It also makes an important contribution to the sociolinguistic study of variation in english and to understanding the implications of the spread of english as a global lingua franca. Characteristics of english as a lingua franca elf pronunciation. Since roughly only one out of every four users of english in the world is a native speaker of the language crystal 2003. A clear explanation of the theories and principles underlying english as a. Preempting problems of understanding in english as a lingua franca. Understanding english as a lingua franca book, 2011. Pdf understanding english as a lingua franca download. How do learners of english overcome nonunderstanding. In this definition, then, a lingua franca has no native speakers, and this notion is carried over into definitions of english.
English as a lingua franca used at international meetings in. English as a lingua franca the literature on this subject is far from presenting clearcut definitions of a lingua franca. World englishes and english as a lingua franca technical. How do learners of english overcome nonunderstanding a.
Welcome to econtent platform of john benjamins publishing company. While it has been a subject of controversy for some time, linguistic observations on actual use have largely been missing out of the debate. Research into english as a lingua franca has been slower to take off, despite pioneering work by a. Paradowski and others published barbara seidlhofer. In understanding english as a lingua franca, barbara seidlhofer deals with the linguistic implications of globalization in the expanding circle kachru 1992 viewed from a transformationalist perspective, as opposed to one that is hyperglobalist. Understanding english as a lingua franca by barbara seidlhofer, 9780194375009, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Apr 01, 2012 understanding english as a lingua franca understanding english as a lingua franca alptekin, cem 20120401 00. Academic rigour in criticising english as a lingua franca. Understanding english as a lingua franca by barbara seidlhofer. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading understanding english as a lingua franca oxford applied linguistics. English as a lingua franca elt journal oxford academic. Journal of panpacific association of applied linguistics, 181, 117. This is now changing fast, and the study of english as a lingua franca has become a vibrant research field.
Jenkins 2000, set the foundation for much subsequent work in the field. It is undeniably the only global lingua franca used in a wide variety of international domains, including international. Meierkord 1996, and lexicogrammar seidlhofer 2004, which also offers an overview of descriptive work to date. A complete introduction to the theoretical nature and practical implications of english used as a lingua franca. Understanding english as a lingua franca oxford applied linguistics kindle edition by seidlhofer, barbara. Dec 31, 2019 the recently released english as a lingua franca for efl contexts, a volume in the new perspectives on language and education series, addresses this issue by exploring the interfaces of elf and pedagogy, learning materials, teacher education, and assessment or testing. Here you can find all of our electronic books and journals, for purchase and download or subscriber access. In understanding english as a lingua franca, barbara seidlhofer deals with the linguistic implications of globalization in the expanding circle kachru 1992 viewed from a transformationalist.
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