English as a plural language: The significance of Yamuna Kachru

ABSTRACT In a distinguished career spanning five decades Professor Yamuna Kachru enriched several areas of linguistics and applied language studies. This initial appreciation attempts to show how her family background, education, and experience on three continents shaped her interests and perspectiv...

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Published in:World Englishes 2015-03, Vol.34 (1), p.136-148
Main Authors: SRIDHAR, S. N, SRIDHAR, KAMAL K.
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