1 World Englishes in the Digital World
2 Digital World Englishes and the New Geography
3 Conversations Across Circles: A Multi-variety Mentality
4 Code-mixing, Code-switching, and Beyond: Linguistic Strategies Online
5 Native-speakerism and Online Spaces
6 Linguistic Identity across Englishes and Digital Spaces
7 New Media, Multimodality, and Digital World Englishes
8 Researching Digital World Englishes
9 World Englishes and Language Teaching in Context: Back to the “Real World”
Biography
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.
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
