In the presence of English media and European youth /

• Other Authors: Berns, Margie S., De Bot, Kees., Hasebrink, Uwe.
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: New York : Springer, 2007.
• Series: Language policy (Monographic series) ; v. 7.
• Subjects: English language > Europe.; Language policy > Europe.; Mass media and education > Europe.; English language > Influence on foreign languages.; English language > Globalization.; Communication, International.; Anglais (Langue); Médias et éducation.; Anglais (Langue) > Influence sur les autres langues.; Communication internationale.; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES > General. > Linguistics; Massenmedien.; Jugendsprache.; Europa.; Englisch.; Electronic books.
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Recognizing the increasing importance of communication with peoples from other cultures and countries, this book presents a comparative study on the role of English within the media worlds of European youth.

Table of Contents:

• The Presence of English Sociocultural, Acquisitional, and Media Dimensions; English in Europe; An Empirical Approach to the Presence of English; Descriptive Findings on the Presence of English; Determinants of Contact, Proficiency, and Attitudes; English, Youth, and Media Environments; In the Presence of English: A Resume After Step one of an International Study.