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Insights Into Academic Writing in English as Lingua Franca Contexts
(Research Papers in Language Teaching and Learning, 2024) Bayyurt, Yasemin; Altınmakas, Derya
In an era where English is the global lingua franca, academic writing has transformed significantly.This manuscript explores academic writing in English as a lingua franca (ELF) contexts, tracing thejourney of English from colonization to lingua franca status and contextualizing it within evolvingparadigms of English and language teaching worldwide. We delve into ELF research, where Englishplays a multifaceted role as a resource for multilingual communication. Our examinationencompasses ELF’s definitions, diverse users, and English as a multilingual franca. Our focus shiftsto academic writing practices within ELF contexts, scrutinizing unique challenges andopportunities arising from linguistic diversity, cultural nuances, and communication strategies.Through a review of existing studies on academic writing in ELF contexts, we offer practicalinsights for educators, researchers, and students navigating this realm. This manuscript guidesreaders through the intricate world of academic writing in the globalized domain of English as alingua franca.