Intelligibility and World Englishes in the Classroom.

Nelson, Cecil L.

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ERIC Number: EJ512016

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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Intelligibility and World Englishes in the Classroom.

Nelson, Cecil L.

World Englishes, v14 n2 p273-79 Jul 1995

Discusses the evolution of what is meant by "good" English in the classroom, arguing that the overall model of English that is presented to students, and by which their English is evaluated, ought to be considered in pragmatic rather than a priori terms. (19 references) (MDM)

Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Definitions, Educational Attitudes, English (Second Language), Language Attitudes, Language Proficiency, Language Variation, Models, Mutual Intelligibility, Second Language Instruction, Teacher Attitudes

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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