Overview
Digital World Englishes aims to be an introduction to and exposition of the universe of world Englishes as represented in online spaces. It presents aspects of world Englishes theory in relation to our evolving digital reality and examples of authentic language variation, change, and code-mixing. To do that, it visits such stations as world Englishes frameworks, pedagogy, new media, augmented intelligence, interactions with other languages, research methodology, and Internet user identities. The reader of the book will come away from the reading with a clear idea of what world Englishes are and how they have morphed, adapted, and come to manifest in online environments. This is likely the first book-length treatment of this topic from the lenses of linguistic creativity, morphing identities, and the power of languages of wider communication.
Full Product Details
Author: Patricia Friedrich
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
ISBN: 9781032163185
ISBN 10: 1032163186
Pages: 134
Publication Date: 21 August 2025
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
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Reviews
This book provides a remarkable exploration into the theory and practice of World Englishes (WE) in the digital age. Building on the pioneering work of researchers and the experiences of learners in this vibrant field, it presents a comprehensive panorama of diverse topics, from digital dynamics to the impact of Augmented Intelligence (AI) on Englishes; from multimodality to identity formation and man vs. AI creativity; from evolving landscapes of digital and non-digital learning to research practices and ethical considerations in WE. Rich with studies on experiential learning, the author offers a unique introductory resource on the usage and linguistic change in digital Englishes. Written in accessible and interactive language with questions for further discussion, this book is an invaluable tool for both learning and research in the dynamic world of digital global Englishes. --Tej K. Bhatia, Professor, Syracuse University, USA Patricia Friedrich's ""Digital World Englishes"" offers a compelling exploration of the English language's evolving role in our global digital world. The book illuminates how diverse communities across the globe are adapting and reimagining English, transforming it into a vibrant, multifaceted tool for communication in the 21st century. --James Paul Gee, Regents Professor, Emeritus, Arizona State University, USA
Author Information
Patricia Friedrich currently serves as vice provost (academic personnel) at Arizona State University where she is also a professor of sociolinguistics. She has authored 11 books and over 45 scholarly articles/chapters about topics in world Englishes, peace and language, the social construction of mental illness, and applied linguistics. She teaches classes in linguistics and the history of the English language.
