The Routledge Companion to English Language Studies is an accessible guide to the major topics, debates and issues in English Language Studies. The collection includes entries written by a team of well-known language specialists from a diverse range of backgrounds who clearly examine and explain established knowledge and recent developments in the field. Covering a wide range of topics such as globalisation, gender and sexuality and food packaging, this volume provides critical overviews of:approaches to researching, describing and analysing Englishthe position of English as a global languagethe use of English in texts, practices and discoursesvariation and diversity throughout the English-speaking worldFully cross-referenced throughout and featuring useful definitions of key terms and concepts, this authoritative volume also includes helpful suggestions for further reading.The Routledge Companion to English Language Studies will be of interest to those teaching English or wishing to check, consolidate or update their knowledge, and is essential reading for all students of English Language Studies.