Full Description
Taking readers step-by-step through the major issues surrounding the use of English in the global aviation industry, this book provides a clear introduction to turning research into practice in the field of English for Specific Purposes (ESP), specifically Aviation English, and a valuable case study of applied linguistics in action. With both cutting-edge research and evidence-based practice, the critical role of English in aviation is explored across a variety of contexts, including the national and global policies impacting training and language assessment for pilots, air-traffic controllers, ground staff, and students.
English in Global Aviation teaches readers how to apply linguistic research to real world, practical settings. The book uses a range of corpus-based findings and related research to provide an effective analysis of the language needs of the aviation industry and an extended look at linguistic principles in action. Readers are presented with case studies, transcriptions, radiotelephony, and a clear breakdown of the common vocabulary and phrasal patterns of aviation discourse. Students and teachers of both linguistics and aviation will discover the requirements and challenges of successful intercultural communication in this industry, as well as insights into how to teach, develop, and assess aviation English language courses.
Contents
List of Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgements
List of Major Abbreviations
Part I: Context
1. English in Global Aviation: Historical Perspectives
2. English Proficiency and the International Civil Aviation Organization
3. Language as a Human Factor in Aviation
Part II: Research
4. English in Global Aviation: Research Perspectives
5. The Language of Aviation: Corpus-Based Analysis of Aviation Discourse
6. Pilot-Controller Communication: A Multidimensional Analysis
Part III: Pedagogy
7. Aviation English Pedagogy: Contexts and Settings
8. The Development of Aviation English Programs
9. Ab-initio Aviation English
Notes
References
Index
