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Word of Mouth: Academic English

Academic English

19/04/2011

BBC Radio 4 - Word of Mouth, Academic English

Chris Ledgard investigates academic English.

Chris Ledgard visits universities in Sweden to discuss the global influence of academic English. Is it too dominant?

Is English too dominant in academic work around the world? Chris Ledgard visits universities in Sweden to ask staff and students how much they are able to debate, write and publish in their native language.
Producer: Chris Ledgard.

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