English in Southeast Asia

Abstract

Southeast Asia is a region where great linguistic and cultural diversity exists. As described by Hashim Azirah and Ee Ling Low, English plays a major role for both intranational and international purposes of communication and the region provides rich linguistic data for research. Interestingly, the varieties of English within the region fall into different Kachruvian circles, the Outer Circle, and the Expanding Circle. This chapter provides a state-of-the-art introduction to English in Southeast Asia. It begins with a brief description of English in Southeast Asia from the historical and sociopolitical perspectives. It then provides a description of features of English in the Outer Circle and Expanding Circle countries based on latest research findings. The chapter concludes by highlighting some areas that need further research and the possible paradigm shifts that might need rethinking as current research in the region unfolds.

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