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10 de jun. de 2016 · Using the metaphor of the Hydra monster from ancient Greek mythology, it explores the use and misuse of English in a wide range of contexts, revealing how the dominance of English is being...
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15 de mar. de 2017 · In ancient Greek mythology, the hydra is a monster that develops two heads for every head chopped off. No less sinister in popular contemporary US culture, Hydra is a fictional terrorist organizati...
10 de jun. de 2016 · Using the metaphor of the Hydra monster from ancient Greek mythology, it explores the use and misuse of English in a wide range of contexts, revealing how the dominance of English is being confronted and counteracted around the globe.
6 de sept. de 2018 · Confronting the Hydra is a book with powerful messages and arguments that those involved in the English language teaching profession and educational policy-makers globally should be aware of. It is likely to stir their emotions as well as leading them to reflect.
At a time when the merits of globalisation are being questioned, this volume presents a wideranging and thought-provoking set of articles questioning the received wisdom of such widespread acceptance of the merits of English and reasons for choosing to embrace English in the first place.
merits of English and reasons for choosing to embrace English in the first place. Describing the English language as a Hydra1, the book continues the metaphor from Rapatahana & Bunce (2012) and explores various areas where the incursion of English is considered to be at best problematic and at worst harmful. The editors set out the
