Teaching English As an International Language

This Element offers a comprehensive account of the unprecedented spread of English as a global language by taking historical, sociolinguistic, and pedagogical perspectives. To realize this mission, it opens with an accessible discussion of the historical trajectory of the English language with qualitative and quantitative connections to its contemporary diversity in terms of forms, roles, functions, uses, users, and contexts of English as a global and multilingual franca. Built upon this synchronic-diachronic symbiosis, the discussion is complemented by an overview of major analytical paradigms and trends that promote systematical scrutiny of the English language and its sociolinguistic and educational implications. It ends by showcasing instructional practices, recommendations, reflective questions, and future directions for language educators to revamp their beliefs, commitments, and practices considering the changing needs and realities of the present-day global sociolinguistic ecology and individuals therein.

List of contents

1. Background: more than a first, second, or foreign language; 2. From English to Englishes: how did we get here?; 3. English today: a truly global language; 4. Major paradigms and trends in teaching English as an international language; 5. Implications for language educators; 6. Practical applications for language educators; 7. Conclusion: implementing and documenting innovation; Appendices; References.

Summary

This Element offers a comprehensive account of the unprecedented spread of English as a global language by taking historical, sociolinguistic, and pedagogical perspectives. It is done by synchronic-diachronic symbiosis, an overview of major analytical paradigms and trends, and future directions.

Product details

• Authors: Nicola Galloway, Galloway Nicola, Heath Rose, Rose Heath, Ali Fuad Selvi, Ali Fuad (University of Alabama) Galloway Selvi
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2024
• EAN: 9781108821230
• ISBN: 978-1-108-82123-0
• No. of pages: 96
• Series: Elements in Language Teaching
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; English, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Language teaching and learning material and coursework, Language teaching theory and methods, ELT: learning material & coursework, ELT: teaching theory & methods, International English