Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
The sociopolitical dimensions of English language teaching are central to the English language professional. These dimensions include language policies, cultural expectations, and the societal roles of languages. This book aims to present these issues to practicing and aspiring teachers in order to raise awareness of the sociopolitical nature of English language teaching.
Synopsis
This book explores the issues of the sociopolitical dimensions of English language teaching and how they are central to the English language professional. It presents these issues to practicing and aspiring teachers in order to raise awareness of the sociopolitical nature of English language teaching.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 226-239) and index.
Table of Contents
Policy and ideology in the spread of English /James W. Tollefson --Linguistic human rights and teachers of English /Tove Skutnabb-Kangas --Official English and bilingual education : the controversy over language pluralism in U.S. society /Susan J. Dicker --Non-native varieties and the sociopolitics of English proficiency assessment /Peter H. Lowenberg --Social politics and the cultural politics of language classrooms /Alastair Pennycock.