Alex Baratta Livres

A Super Quick guide to critically analysing academic texts for your research and assignments.

Focusing on "China English," the book delves into the academic writing of Chinese students at a British university, highlighting the nuances of World Englishes. It aims to stimulate discussions on the expanding circle of English usage globally. The content is particularly relevant for students and scholars in fields such as language education, sociolinguistics, and applied linguistics, offering insights into the intersection of culture and language in a globalized context.

The book delves into the complexities of World Englishes, critically assessing various terminologies like English as an International Language and English as a Lingua Franca. It emphasizes the need for clear distinctions among English varieties, illustrated through case studies of Konglish, Singlish, and Indian English. An original empirical study highlights language attitudes among teachers and learners, and practical classroom exercises are included. This work serves as a valuable resource for language educators, trainers, and scholars in EFL and applied linguistics.

Success in your assessments demands criticality. This book draws on multiple examples to teach you how to think, read and write critically in essays, dissertations, posters and more.