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Direct linkErling, Elizabeth J. – World Englishes, 2007
This paper examines a specific group of English users in Germany: students studying English at the Freie Universitat Berlin. The first section outlines the various domains in which these students encounter English in their daily lives, both within and outside university, as they make and maintain intercultural connections. This analysis suggests…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Foreign Countries, German
Peer reviewedLam, Agnes – World Englishes, 2002
Focuses on the growth in importance of English in China in terms of policy emphasis and in learners' experience. A historical account of six phases of foreign language education policy is provided, and survey statistics on the experience of different cohorts of learners from two backgrounds are presented: non-foreign language specialists and…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Role
Peer reviewedFriedrich, Patricia – World Englishes, 2000
Investigates the attitudes of Brazilian English-as-a-foreign-language learners toward the target language. The focus is on their perception of the importance of English as a language for international communication, the role of English within Brazil, and the learners' expectations of time and energy to be consumed in the learning of the language.…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, International Communication, Language Role
Peer reviewedMunro, Vicki R. – World Englishes, 1996
Reports and interprets the results of a survey of international graduate students' attitudes toward English. The functions and varieties of English are considered and the worldwide role of English is discussed. Research suggests that students lack awareness of issues such as nativization of English. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, English (Second Language), Foreign Students, Graduate Students
Peer reviewedFriedrich, Patricia – World Englishes, 2003
Addresses the issue of English in South America through the investigation of attitudes toward English by a group of MBA students in Argentina. A survey questionnaire was administered and its analysis and the relationship between attitudes and the sociopolitical environment are explored. Concludes with a cal for more conscientious inclusion of…
Descriptors: College Students, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDalton-Puffer, Christiane; And Others – World Englishes, 1997
A study investigated attitudes of 132 Austrian university students of English toward three native English accents (standard British, near-standard British, American) and two Austrian non-native accents. Results confirm non-native accents' low status, and indicate personal preference for whichever accent is most familiar from overseas visits. Most…
Descriptors: College Students, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Attitudes
