Goddard C. (Ed.) Minimal English for a Global World: Improved Communication Using Fewer Words

London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2018. — 292 p. — ISBN: 978-3-319-62511-9, 978-3-319-62512-6This book introduces a new tool for improving communication and promoting clearer thinking in a world where the use of Global English can create numerous comprehension and communication issues. Based on research findings from cross-linguistic semantics, it contains essays and studies by leading experts exploring the value and application of ‘Minimal English’ in various fields, including ethics, health, human rights discourse, education and international relations. In doing so, it provides informed guidelines and practical advice on how to communicate in clear and cross-translatable ways in Minimal English. This innovative edited collection will appeal to students and scholars of applied linguistics, language education and translation studies.Minimal English and How It Can Add to Global English
Minimal English: The Science Behind It
Minimal English and Diplomacy
Internationalizing Minimal English: Perils and Parallels
Charter of Global Ethic in Minimal English
Torture Laid Bare: Global English and Human Rights
Talking About the Universe in Minimal English: Teaching Science Through Words That Children Can Understand
Big History Meets Minimal English
Introducing the Concept of the ‘65 Words’ to the Public in Finland
Narrative Medicine Across Languages and Cultures: Using Minimal English for Increased Comparability of Patients’ Narratives