The Routledge David Crystal Lectures: The Future of Language

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This work compiles three of Professor David Crystal's engaging lectures on contemporary language issues: 'The Future of Englishes', 'Language Death', and 'Internet Linguistics'. Renowned for his expertise and accessible style, Crystal explores these topics in a series of informative performances. The accompanying book enhances the DVD experience with detailed commentary, starting with an overview of the main themes followed by in-depth sections for each lecture. Each section includes a comprehensive introduction, a synopsis of key points, and cultural usage commentary that analyzes significant aspects. It also offers further reading and classroom activities to encourage immediate engagement with language. An index for both the DVD and the book facilitates easy topic searches, while timecodes help users locate specific commentary items. The conclusion features Crystal's reflections on how these interconnected topics will influence the evolution of language. This resource is ideal for university and A-level English Language and Linguistics departments and is especially valuable for those teaching or learning English as a second language.