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Centre for Global Englishes

A collection of signs in different languages

We conduct and share research on global English usage and users, focusing on Global Englishes and on English as a Lingua Franca in particular. Our centre fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange with researchers and centres worldwide.

Part of Modern languages and linguistics

About

The main aims and focus of CGE are to:

  • produce, support and disseminate research on the linguistic and sociocultural dimensions of global uses, usages and users of English (i.e. Global Englishes), and on English as a Lingua Franca in particular
  • explore the implications of such research and develop new conceptualisations of (English) language and communication
  • investigate, evaluate, promote, and influence conceptions and applications of English in academic settings, including a strong focus on internationalisation in Higher Education
  • provide a forum for knowledge-sharing and collaboration with other interested researchers and research centres around the world, as well as with those not directly involved in researching the field, but interested in learning more about it

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Find out more about our activities on our news and events pages.

Our director

The director of the Centre for Global Englishes is Dr Will Baker.

People, projects, publications and PhDs

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We welcome your enquiries.
wmlb@soton.ac.uk
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