Citizenship and language learning
Subtitle: international perspectives
By: [edited by] Audrey Osler and Hugh Starkey.
Contributors: Osler, Audrey.; Starkey, Hugh.; British Council.
Publisher: British Council, Trentham Books; British Council/Trentham Books; Trentham Books
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Stoke-on-Trent, UK; Sterling, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 147
Subjects: Language and languages -- Study and teaching; Citizenship -- Study and teaching; Human rights -- Study and teaching
Description: "The book develops a theory and practice of language teaching and learning for citizenship based on understanding and implementing human rights in education. It explores representations of cultures, curriculum and pedagogical frameworks, and issues of equality and diversity. Case studies are drawn from a range of learning contexts in Latin America, Europe and Asia and consider young disadvantaged learners; e-learning exchanges; developing critical cultural awareness; civic education and language teaching; women's studies; and empowerment strategies for life long learning." "The book will be essential reading for teachers and students of languages (including TESOL and EAL), for teachers and students of citizenship, and for those responsible for curriculum policy and the training of teachers."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
"This volume is the result of a British Council seminar on language and citizenship ..."--Foreword.