ISBN:
9789027228352
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (332 p)
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2013 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Series Statement:
Studies in World Language Problems
Parallel Title:
Print version The Politics of English
DDC:
306.44095
Keywords:
Financial services industry -- Information technology -- Congresses
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Service industries -- Congresses
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English language ; Asia ; Usage
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English language ; Foreign countries
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English language ; Political aspects ; Asia
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English language ; Variation ; Asia
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Language and culture ; Asia
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
English is deeply embedded within recent neoliberal projects of social reformation in South Korea, becoming a central topic of contention in the controversial educational reforms of the Lee Myung-bak regime (2008-2012). It figured prominently in various changes to the Korean education system pursued by the Lee administration under the name of greater competitiveness, such as increasing English immersion instruction in public schools and opening greater number of special purpose high schools where English language skills are highlighted. Lee's policies on the one hand aimed to cater to middle-c
Description / Table of Contents:
pt. I. South Asiapt. II. Southeast Asia -- pt. III. Asia Pacific.
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