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ERIC Number: EJ529543
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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ISSN: ISSN-1035-4727
A Common Business Language: Cross-cultural Communication in Fiji's Factories.
Jones, Adele M. E.; Jiang, Yiliang
Open Letter, v5 n2 p15-26 1995
Examines the use of English as the "lingua franca" in Fiji and analyzes the reasons for the rapid growth of the manufacturing industry there. The article reviews publications discussing adult literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), and communication on the island. It is concluded that the manufacturing industry will see the benefit of adult literacy and provide training in Business English. (12 references) (CK)
Descriptors: Adult Literacy, Business English, Cultural Pluralism, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Interpreters, Manufacturing Industry, Official Languages, Second Language Instruction, Speech Communication
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles
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Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Fiji