The Globalisation of English and the English Language Classroom

The Globalisation of English and the English Language Classroom

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  • Author: Claus Gnutzmann
  • Publisher: Narr Francke Attempto Verlag
  • ISBN: 3823373889
  • Category : Literary Criticism
  • Languages : de
  • Pages : 293

The English language is the medium of globalisation and it is itself deeply affected by globalisation. As a result, the teaching and learning dimension of English as a tool for global communication needs rethinking - especially in the traditional English language classroom, which is still largely based on Anglo-American language norms and contents. The articles of this volume reflect the ongoing international discussion with regard to the use and acquisition of English in a world-wide context. The contributions cover four essential domains of this discussion: 1. Political, Cultural and Sociolinguistic Dimensions, 2. Teaching and Learning English in a Global Context: "Old" and "New" Standards, 3. Learners in Primary, Secondary and Higher Education: Focus on Europe and 4. Teacher Education. The volume goes beyond the language teaching context and approaches the globalisation of English from several perspectives.


Globalization and Language Teaching

Globalization and Language Teaching

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  • Author: David Block
  • Publisher: Psychology Press
  • ISBN: 9780415242752
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 210

This book considers the issues globalization raises for second language learning and teaching in an economy where the linguistic skills of workers is becoming increasingly important.


The Globalisation of English and the English Language Classroom

The Globalisation of English and the English Language Classroom

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  • Author: Claus Gnutzmann
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  • ISBN: 9783823363880
  • Category : Classroom environment
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 287


English as a Global Language in China

English as a Global Language in China

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  • Author: Lin Pan
  • Publisher: Springer
  • ISBN: 331910392X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 189

This book offers insight into the spread and impact of English language education in China within China’s broader educational, social, economic and political changes. The author's critical perspective informs readers on the connections between language education and political ideologies in the context of globalizing China. The discussion of the implications concerning language education is of interest for current and future language policy makers, language educators and learners. Including both diachronic and synchronic accounts or China’s language education policy, this volume highlights how China as a modern nation-state has been seeking a more central position globally, and the role that English education and the promotion of such education played in that effort in recent decades.


English as a Global Language

English as a Global Language

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  • Author: David Crystal
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 1107611806
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 227

Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.


Cultural Globalization and Language Education

Cultural Globalization and Language Education

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  • Author: B. Kumaravadivelu
  • Publisher: Yale University Press
  • ISBN: 9780300111101
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 292

We live in a world that is marked by the twin processes of economic and cultural globalization. In this thought provoking book, Kumaravadivelu explores the impact of cultural globalization on second and foreign language education.


Teaching English in a European and Global Perspective

Teaching English in a European and Global Perspective

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  • Author: Marko Modiano
  • Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
  • ISBN: 1527559270
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 250

This book provides the reader with a basis upon which to develop teaching and learning methodologies for the multicultural classroom. It is a valuable tool for language teachers who want to implement educational practices that best serve the needs of learners eager to acquire proficiency in languages of wider communication such as English. Focusing on cross-cultural communicative competency, and with chapters on the historical spread of English, the pros and cons of utilizing American and British norms, and new alternative methods and practices, this book provides English instructors with the foundation they will need to meet the challenges of teaching a lingua franca in the age of globalization. Novel conceptualizations of language are presented which bring pluralism and multiculturalism center stage. The volume serves to show how teachers and teacher trainees can best assist learners in their pursuit of oral communication skills in the world’s most utilitarian language.


Interculturality and the English Language Classroom

Interculturality and the English Language Classroom

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  • Author: Mabel Victoria
  • Publisher: Springer Nature
  • ISBN: 3030767574
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 299

This book examines the concept of interculturality in English Language Teaching (ELT), using examples from diverse international and educational settings to demonstrate different approaches. Increased contact between multilingual speakers from different cultural backgrounds means that linguistic and intercultural competence must be taught hand in hand, and the approaches featured here will: encourage learners to develop intercultural sensitivity and a critical intercultural attitude; mitigate the limitations of textbooks and extend the learning to global issues, intercultural citizenship, and media literacy; show the potential of telecollaboration and popular culture as pedagogical resources; and demonstrate the value of interculturality in English as lingua franca situations and English for Academic Purposes. The chapters feature empirical studies from around the world, and include questions for reflection and recommended reading so that readers can engage more closely with key concepts, compare and adapt the practices most relevant to them. This book contributes to the literature on (inter)cultural pedagogy, English as a lingua franca, language pedagogy, and teacher professional development, and will be an invaluable tool for English language teachers, teacher trainers and educators seeking to enrich their practice. It will also be of interest to students and scholars of Applied Linguistics, especially language education.


Teaching of Culture in English as an International Language

Teaching of Culture in English as an International Language

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  • Author: Shen Chen
  • Publisher: Routledge
  • ISBN: 1351027166
  • Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 146

The importance of integrating the teaching and learning of language and culture has been widely recognised and emphasized. However, how to teach English as an International Language (EIL) and cultures in an integrative way in non-native English speaking countries remains problematic and has largely failed to enable language learners to meet local and global communication demands. Developing students’ intercultural competence is one of the key missions of teaching cultures. This book examines a range of well-established models and paradigms from both English-speaking and non-English speaking countries. Exploring questions of why, what, and how to best teach cultures, the authors propose an integrated model to suit non-native English contexts in the Asia Pacific. The chapters deal with other critical issues such as the relationship between language and power, the importance of power relations in communication, the relationship between teaching cultures and national interests, and balancing tradition and change in the era of globalisation. The book will be valuable to academics and students of foreign language education, particularly those teaching English as an international language in non-native English countries.


Global Englishes for Language Teaching

Global Englishes for Language Teaching

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  • Author: Heath Rose
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • ISBN: 1107162734
  • Category : Foreign Language Study
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 277

Provides a ground-breaking attempt to unite discussions on the pedagogical implications of the global spread of English, and lobby for change.