English for Diplomatic Purposes
Edited by Patricia Friedrich (Arizona State University )
Description
This ground-breaking volume brings together the perspectives of researchers and practitioners to discuss the needs of those using and learning English for Diplomatic Purposes. It includes exercises intended to help students, teachers and practicing diplomats reflect on their language in domains including negotiation, compassion and disagreement.
Contents
Introduction
- Patricia Friedrich and Francisco Gomes de Matos: Toward a Nonkilling Linguistics
- Noriko Ishihara: Softening or Intensifying Your Language in Oppositional Talk: Disagreeing Agreeably or Defiantly
- Josette LeBlanc: Compassionate English Communication for Diplomatic Purposes
- Andy Kirkpatrick, Sophiaan Subhan and Ian Walkinshaw: English as a Lingua Franca in East and Southeast Asia: Implications for Diplomatic and Intercultural Communication
- Patricia Friedrich: World Englishes and Peace Linguistics: Their Contribution to English for Diplomatic Purposes
- Danton Ford and Paul Kim: Negotiation in English
- Biljana Scott: Force and Grace
- Francisco Gomes de Matos: Pedagogy of Positiveness Applied To English for Diplomatic Purposes
- Patricia Friedrich: Conclusion
Editor information
Patricia Friedrich is Associate Professor of Rhetoric and Composition/Linguistics at Arizona State University, USA. Her research focuses on World Englishes, Peace Linguistics, Cross-Cultural Communication, and on applying linguistics to different realms of life. She is the author of over 25 articles and chapters in academic journals and publications, and she has written/edited several books including Nonkilling Linguistics: Practical Applications (Center for Global Nonkilling, 2012).
Pub Date: c. 15/05/2016
Hbk ISBN 9781783095476
c. £89.95 / US$149.95 / CAN$179.95 / €129.95
Format: 234 x 156
Pbk ISBN 9781783095469
c. £29.95 / US$49.95 / CAN$59.95 / €34.95
Territory: World
Level: General, Research / Professional, Text;
Subject (BIC) : JPSD Diplomacy, ES ELT: English for Specific Purposes, JPS International Relations, GTC Communication Studies
Pages: c. 240pp
Publication date: c. 15/05/2016
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