World Englishes in the 21st Century

Sofia Rüdiger

ISBN 10: 1399527851 / ISBN 13: 9781399527859

Published by Edinburgh University Press, GB, 2026

Twenty years after Edgar W. Schneider's publication of the Dynamic Model, the field of World Englishes is as vibrant as ever. The further spread and entrenchment of English around the world as a result of globalisation but also localisation tendencies and, in particular, the spread of the language and its multiple varieties through the new media, has led to even further dispersion and contact scenarios, many of which challenge early conceptualisations of the World Englishes paradigm. This volume is dedicated to new perspectives, approaches, and developments in the field, how they fit in with earlier research in the paradigm, how they can be conceptualised, and which challenges they bring along. In addition, the collection showcases some of the methodological diversity in and the transdisciplinary nature of modern World Englishes research. Seller Inventory # LU-9781399527859

Synopsis:

Twenty years after Edgar W. Schneider’s publication of the Dynamic Model, the field of World Englishes is as vibrant as ever. The further spread and entrenchment of English around the world as a result of globalisation but also localisation tendencies and, in particular, the spread of the language and its multiple varieties through the new media, has led to even further dispersion and contact scenarios, many of which challenge early conceptualisations of the World Englishes paradigm. This volume is dedicated to new perspectives, approaches, and developments in the field, how they fit in with earlier research in the paradigm, how they can be conceptualised, and which challenges they bring along. In addition, the collection showcases some of the methodological diversity in and the transdisciplinary nature of modern World Englishes research.

About the Authors: Sofia Rüdiger is a Post-doctoral Researcher and Research Associate in English Linguistics at the University of Bayreuth, Germany

Theresa Neumaier is a Post-doctoral Researcher and Research Associate in English Linguistics at TU Dortmund University, Germany

Sven Leuckert is a Post-doctoral Researcher and Research Associate in English Linguistics at TUD Dresden University of Technology, Germany

Sarah Buschfeld is a Professor of English Linguistics (Multilingualism) at TU Dortmund University, Germany

Bibliographic Details

Title: World Englishes in the 21st Century
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press, GB
Publication Date: 2026
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New