The Global Future of English Studies
| Author | : James F. English |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 224 |
| Release | : 2012-04-23 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780470654941 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0470654945 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (945 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Global Future of English Studies written by James F. English and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-04-23 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Global Future of English Studiespresents a succinct, carefully documented assessment of the current state and future trajectory of English studies around the world. Compiles data on student enrollments, faculty hiring, and financing in English studies around the world including China, home to more English majors than the U.S. and U.K. combined Rejects prevailing narratives of contraction and decline that dominate histories of the discipline Stresses English studies' expansion within a rapidly expanding global academic apparatus, and the new challenges and opportunities such sudden and dispersive growth presents Essential reading for anyone interested in studying or teaching English in higher education
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