The Routledge Companion to English Language Studiesis an accessible guide to the major topics, debates and issues in English Language Studies. This authoritative collection includes entries written by well-known language specialists from a diverse range of backgrounds who examine and explain established knowledge and recent developments in the field. Covering a wide range of topics such as globalization, gender and sexuality and food packaging, this volume provides critical overviews of:approaches to researching, describing and analyzing Englishthe position of English as a global languagethe use of English in texts, practices and discoursesvariation and diversity throughout the English-speaking world. Fully cross-referenced throughout and featuring useful definitions of key terms and concepts, this is an invaluable guide for teachers wishing to check, consolidate or update their knowledge, and is an ideal resource for all students of English Language Studies. | The Routledge Companion to English Language Studies by Janet Maybin, Paperback | Indigo Chapters