ABSTRACT
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |6 pages
Why Another Book on EIL
part |137 pages
Calling for Change
chapter |19 pages
Individual Identity, Cultural Globalization, and Teaching English as an International Language
part |190 pages
Implementing Change
chapter |20 pages
Lexical Innovation in English as an International Language
chapter |21 pages
Principles and Practices for Teaching English as an International Language
part |12 pages
Forging Ahead