Anne Pakir
Biographic Data
| ID | 162990 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Anne Pakir |
| GIVEN NAMES | Anne |
| FAMILY NAME | Pakir |
| SIGNATURE | PAKIR A |
| AFFILIATIONS | National University of Singapore |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 18 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 63 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 18 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1989 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
English in East and South Asia: Policy, Features and Language in Use
Professor Michael Alexander Kirkwood (M.A.K.) Halliday, 1925–2018, founding father of Systemic Functional Linguistics
‘A mighty tree has fallen in the forest’ aptly captures the gigantic stature of the man who founded the discipline of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). The poetic line by Maya Angelou was quot
The Kachruvian paradigm and its range and depth of influence
World Englishes (WE) is at an inflexion point: first, we witnessed the recent passing of its founding father, Braj B. Kachru in 2016, his co-founding editor of the journal World Englishes, Larry E. Smith in 2014, and his wife and collaborator, Yamuna Kachru in 2013. They formed a triumvirate influencing generations of scholars on English as a global language in a multilingual world. Second, globalization coupled with ultra-connectivity has given …
English in Singapore: Striking a new balance for future-readiness
English in Singapore has always presented a balancing act for its founders. The colonial era saw a distinct role for English, i.e. to produce English-speaking officers for the British administration, while modern Singapore sees English being used as both a national and international lingua franca and as a major language that connects the island city-state to the world. ‘English-knowing bilingualism’ has gained ascendancy in Singapore and may beco…
Founding father of World Englishes, Professor Braj B. Kachru, passes away at age 84
10.1080/13488678.2016.1237806
Current research on Englishes in Southeast Asia: Current research on Englishes in Southeast Asia
Much research on world Englishes (WE) since the 1980s has yet to impact significantly upon recent applied linguistics work in the areas of instruction, curriculum, testing and policy. Much of the received wisdom has been informed by the paradigm established by the earlier study of International English (IE) and its attendant foci in teaching English to speakers of other languages. However, with the emergence of WE as an increasingly recognizable …
English as a lingua franca: Analyzing research frameworks in international English, world Englishes, and ELF
This paper considers the problems, the properties, and the prospects of using 'English as a lingua franca' as a construct and as a reality. It will therefore focus on what is meant by the term 'lingua franca', what is represented as a 'lingua franca', and what the debates are about English as a lingua franca. The point of departure is Kachru's description of English as a lingua franca as 'a communicative tool of immense power'. How this tool is u…
Reflections on World Englishes
Applied Linguistics Proper? Relocation, Reorientation, and Realignment
TESOL Quarterly
Applied Linguistics in Asia: Pathways, Patterns and Predictions
This paper examines language trends in 21st century Asia and reports on the development of Applied Linguistics (AL) in the region. It has a dual focus: the first analyses the unique preoccupations of Asian and Asia-based applied linguists that have given rise to present research directions and preferences. These, however, seem to be not much recognized in the currently BANA dominated field. A second focal point considers the larger concerns and i…
Symposium on Standards, Codification and World Englishes: Introduction
Connecting with English in the Context of Internationalisation
TESOL Quarterly
Standards? Dictionaries and their Development in Second Language Learning Contexts
This paper focuses on 'English' dictionaries and their development in second language learning contexts, taking the perspective that 'standards' are usually codified in reference grammars, pronouncing dictionaries and word dictionaries. It begins with a presentation of contemporary discussions of 'English' and 'Englishes' in Asia, a phenomenon that has come about through the global spread of what is now a truly universal language. With the second…
Language, Society and Education in Singapore: Issues and Trends
While changes in the demographic, economic, socio-political, linguistic and education aspects of life in Singapore in the last fifteen years have been fairly well documented by specialists in the separate fields, there is clearly a need for a state-of-the-art volume on the inter-relationship of developments in language, society and education. This book aims to fulfil that need. The book is distinguished by four characteristics: it deals not only …
Making bilingualism work: Developments in bilingual education in Asean
Systems of bilingual education in three neighbouring countries, Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam are examined in an attempt to understand basic issues. These are ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries that fall into the category of Small Young Countries (SYCs) previously discussed in Pakir (1992a). A unifying feature is the fact that they are multilingual communities, with a vast range of complex linguistic and cultura…
Two tongue tied: Bilingualism in Singapore
This paper examines the problems and issues connected with the implementation of the bilingual policy in Singapore which is a multiracial, multicultural and multilingual nation. Bilingualism in Singapore describes more than just a policy, a programme, a population, or a progression. It involves a major transformation since bilingualism is important insofar as English is ‘claimed’ as the cornerstone of that operation towards bilingual achievement.…
The range and depth of English-knowing bilinguals in Singapore
The concept 'English-knowing bilingualism' is particularly worthy of exploration in Singapore because of the rapidly evolving special nature of 'bilingualism' there and the penetration of English into several domains. The discourse of 'English-knowing bilinguals' in two main domains-at home and at school-is examined in terms of the range and depth of functional uses previously suggested. The discourse is explained with a new model, that of 'expan…
Linguistic alternants and code selection in Baba Malay
This paper provides a brief account and explanation of the phenomenon of language use among the Baba community of Singapore. It is shown that the community utilizes Hokkien, Malay and English in the process of code selection and code-mixing/switching. The sequential use of the three languages is especially noteworthy for the purpose of reiteration. The Babas have been a distinct group of Chinese for centuries in the former straits Settlements of …
The range and depth of English-knowing bilinguals in Singapore
The concept 'English-knowing bilingualism' is particularly worthy of exploration in Singapore because of the rapidly evolving special nature of 'bilingualism' there and the penetration of English into several domains. The discourse of 'English-knowing bilinguals' in two main domains-at home and at school-is examined in terms of the range and depth of functional uses previously suggested. The discourse is explained with a new model, that of 'expan…
Two tongue tied: Bilingualism in Singapore
This paper examines the problems and issues connected with the implementation of the bilingual policy in Singapore which is a multiracial, multicultural and multilingual nation. Bilingualism in Singapore describes more than just a policy, a programme, a population, or a progression. It involves a major transformation since bilingualism is important insofar as English is ‘claimed’ as the cornerstone of that operation towards bilingual achievement.…
English as a lingua franca: Analyzing research frameworks in international English, world Englishes, and ELF
This paper considers the problems, the properties, and the prospects of using 'English as a lingua franca' as a construct and as a reality. It will therefore focus on what is meant by the term 'lingua franca', what is represented as a 'lingua franca', and what the debates are about English as a lingua franca. The point of departure is Kachru's description of English as a lingua franca as 'a communicative tool of immense power'. How this tool is u…
Connecting with English in the Context of Internationalisation
TESOL Quarterly
Linguistic alternants and code selection in Baba Malay
This paper provides a brief account and explanation of the phenomenon of language use among the Baba community of Singapore. It is shown that the community utilizes Hokkien, Malay and English in the process of code selection and code-mixing/switching. The sequential use of the three languages is especially noteworthy for the purpose of reiteration. The Babas have been a distinct group of Chinese for centuries in the former straits Settlements of …
Standards? Dictionaries and their Development in Second Language Learning Contexts
This paper focuses on 'English' dictionaries and their development in second language learning contexts, taking the perspective that 'standards' are usually codified in reference grammars, pronouncing dictionaries and word dictionaries. It begins with a presentation of contemporary discussions of 'English' and 'Englishes' in Asia, a phenomenon that has come about through the global spread of what is now a truly universal language. With the second…
The Kachruvian paradigm and its range and depth of influence
World Englishes (WE) is at an inflexion point: first, we witnessed the recent passing of its founding father, Braj B. Kachru in 2016, his co-founding editor of the journal World Englishes, Larry E. Smith in 2014, and his wife and collaborator, Yamuna Kachru in 2013. They formed a triumvirate influencing generations of scholars on English as a global language in a multilingual world. Second, globalization coupled with ultra-connectivity has given …
Reflections on World Englishes
Linguistic alternants and code selection in Baba Malay
This paper provides a brief account and explanation of the phenomenon of language use among the Baba community of Singapore. It is shown that the community utilizes Hokkien, Malay and English in the process of code selection and code-mixing/switching. The sequential use of the three languages is especially noteworthy for the purpose of reiteration. The Babas have been a distinct group of Chinese for centuries in the former straits Settlements of …
The range and depth of English-knowing bilinguals in Singapore
The concept 'English-knowing bilingualism' is particularly worthy of exploration in Singapore because of the rapidly evolving special nature of 'bilingualism' there and the penetration of English into several domains. The discourse of 'English-knowing bilinguals' in two main domains-at home and at school-is examined in terms of the range and depth of functional uses previously suggested. The discourse is explained with a new model, that of 'expan…
Making bilingualism work: Developments in bilingual education in Asean
Systems of bilingual education in three neighbouring countries, Singapore, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam are examined in an attempt to understand basic issues. These are ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries that fall into the category of Small Young Countries (SYCs) previously discussed in Pakir (1992a). A unifying feature is the fact that they are multilingual communities, with a vast range of complex linguistic and cultura…
Two tongue tied: Bilingualism in Singapore
This paper examines the problems and issues connected with the implementation of the bilingual policy in Singapore which is a multiracial, multicultural and multilingual nation. Bilingualism in Singapore describes more than just a policy, a programme, a population, or a progression. It involves a major transformation since bilingualism is important insofar as English is ‘claimed’ as the cornerstone of that operation towards bilingual achievement.…
Language, Society and Education in Singapore: Issues and Trends
While changes in the demographic, economic, socio-political, linguistic and education aspects of life in Singapore in the last fifteen years have been fairly well documented by specialists in the separate fields, there is clearly a need for a state-of-the-art volume on the inter-relationship of developments in language, society and education. This book aims to fulfil that need. The book is distinguished by four characteristics: it deals not only …
Symposium on Standards, Codification and World Englishes: Introduction
Connecting with English in the Context of Internationalisation
TESOL Quarterly
Standards? Dictionaries and their Development in Second Language Learning Contexts
This paper focuses on 'English' dictionaries and their development in second language learning contexts, taking the perspective that 'standards' are usually codified in reference grammars, pronouncing dictionaries and word dictionaries. It begins with a presentation of contemporary discussions of 'English' and 'Englishes' in Asia, a phenomenon that has come about through the global spread of what is now a truly universal language. With the second…
Applied Linguistics in Asia: Pathways, Patterns and Predictions
This paper examines language trends in 21st century Asia and reports on the development of Applied Linguistics (AL) in the region. It has a dual focus: the first analyses the unique preoccupations of Asian and Asia-based applied linguists that have given rise to present research directions and preferences. These, however, seem to be not much recognized in the currently BANA dominated field. A second focal point considers the larger concerns and i…
Applied Linguistics Proper? Relocation, Reorientation, and Realignment
TESOL Quarterly
Reflections on World Englishes
English as a lingua franca: Analyzing research frameworks in international English, world Englishes, and ELF
This paper considers the problems, the properties, and the prospects of using 'English as a lingua franca' as a construct and as a reality. It will therefore focus on what is meant by the term 'lingua franca', what is represented as a 'lingua franca', and what the debates are about English as a lingua franca. The point of departure is Kachru's description of English as a lingua franca as 'a communicative tool of immense power'. How this tool is u…
Current research on Englishes in Southeast Asia: Current research on Englishes in Southeast Asia
Much research on world Englishes (WE) since the 1980s has yet to impact significantly upon recent applied linguistics work in the areas of instruction, curriculum, testing and policy. Much of the received wisdom has been informed by the paradigm established by the earlier study of International English (IE) and its attendant foci in teaching English to speakers of other languages. However, with the emergence of WE as an increasingly recognizable …
Founding father of World Englishes, Professor Braj B. Kachru, passes away at age 84
10.1080/13488678.2016.1237806
English in Singapore: Striking a new balance for future-readiness
English in Singapore has always presented a balancing act for its founders. The colonial era saw a distinct role for English, i.e. to produce English-speaking officers for the British administration, while modern Singapore sees English being used as both a national and international lingua franca and as a major language that connects the island city-state to the world. ‘English-knowing bilingualism’ has gained ascendancy in Singapore and may beco…
Professor Michael Alexander Kirkwood (M.A.K.) Halliday, 1925–2018, founding father of Systemic Functional Linguistics
‘A mighty tree has fallen in the forest’ aptly captures the gigantic stature of the man who founded the discipline of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL). The poetic line by Maya Angelou was quot
The Kachruvian paradigm and its range and depth of influence
World Englishes (WE) is at an inflexion point: first, we witnessed the recent passing of its founding father, Braj B. Kachru in 2016, his co-founding editor of the journal World Englishes, Larry E. Smith in 2014, and his wife and collaborator, Yamuna Kachru in 2013. They formed a triumvirate influencing generations of scholars on English as a global language in a multilingual world. Second, globalization coupled with ultra-connectivity has given …
English in East and South Asia: Policy, Features and Language in Use
Linguistics (16 works) · Multilingual Education and Policy (15 works) · Sociology (15 works) · Philosophy (11 works) · Second Language Learning and Teaching (9 works) · Political science (8 works) · History (7 works) · World Englishes (7 works) · Philosophy (6 works) · Computer Science (5 works)