Colum Ruane
Macquarie University
Post doc researcher and tutor at Macquarie University
Sessions
Global English Ideologies and Communities
General
Sat, Nov 21, 11:55-12:20 JST
The continued proliferation of English worldwide has seen it permeate many aspects of local media and pop culture, resulting in a vibrant global community constructed through multiple local voices. This study reports on interviews with Korean participants that highlight the need for more nuanced understanding of how English learners are enacting themselves in the contemporary cosmopolitan world, which can lead to a broader more dynamic perspective on a global community.