LINGUIST List 22.4333 Wed Nov 02 2011 FYI: English as an International Language 2011 Lecture Editor for this issue: Brent Miller <brentlinguistlist.org> To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/LL/posttolinguist.cfm. Directory         1.     Sandra Kelly , English as an International Language 2011 Lecture Message 1: English as an International Language 2011 Lecture Date: 02-Nov-2011 From: Sandra Kelly <sandra.kelly24yahoo.com> Subject: English as an International Language 2011 Lecture E-mail this message to a friend The EIL 2011 Lecture is available online, you can watch it through the following link'' http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/eil/lecture-2011.php In this lecture, Professor Sharifian presents an overview of the paradigm of English as an International Language (EIL). Starting with a brief historical account of the development of the paradigm and a demographic account of the spread and the use of the English language around the globe, he elaborates on the themes that have emerged as the key topics within the field. These include renationalization of English, use of English as a lingua franca, politics of EIL, identity and EIL, attitude towards EIL, ownership of English, teaching EIL, proficiency in EIL, and native-speakerism. At the end of the lecture, Professor Kirkpatrick will present a commentary on the EIL Lecture. Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 02-Nov-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.