Principles and practices for teaching English as an international language
By: edited by Lubna Alsagoff ... [et al.].
Series: ESL & applied linguistics professional series
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 364
ISBN-13: 9780415891660; 9780415891677; 9780203819159
Subjects: FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language; EDUCATION / Comparative; Foreign speakers; Study and teaching; LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Literacy; Lingua francas; English language
Description: "What general principles should inform a socioculturally sensitive pedagogy for teaching English as an International Language and what practices would be consistent with these principles? This text explores the pedagogical implications of the continuing spread of English and its role as an international language, highlighting the importance of socially sensitive pedagogy in contexts outside inner circle English-speaking countries. It provides comprehensive coverage of topics traditionally included in second language methodology courses (such as the teaching of oral skills and grammar), as well as newer fields (such as corpora in language teaching and multimodality); features balanced treatment of theory and practice; and encourages teachers to apply the pedagogical practices to their own classrooms and to reflect on the effects of such practices. Designed for pre-service and in-service teachers of English around the world, Principles and Practices for Teaching English as an International Language fills a critical need in the field"-- Provided by publisher.

"This text explores the pedagogical implications of the continuing spread of English and its role as an international language, highlighting the importance of socially sensitive pedagogy in contexts outside inner circle English-speaking countries. It provides comprehensive coverage of topics traditionally included in second language methodology courses (such as the teaching of oral skills and grammar), as well as newer fields (such as corpora in language teaching and multimodality); features balanced treatment of theory and practice; and encourages teachers to apply the pedagogical practices to their own classrooms and to reflect on the effects of such practices"-- Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.