Principles and Practices for Teaching English As an International Language

Renandya, Willy A. (Editor)/ Guangwei, Hu (Editor)/ Alsagoff, Lubna (Editor)/ McKay, Sandra Lee (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0415891671 / ISBN 13: 9780415891677

Published by Routledge, 2012

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1st edition. 376 pages. 8.90x6.00x0.90 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles and Practices for Teaching English As an International Language
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415891671
• ISBN 13: 9780415891677
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.53 kilograms

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

Lubna Alsagoff is Associate Professor and Head of English Language and Literature at the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Sandra Lee McKay is Professor Emeritus of English at San Francisco State University.

Guangwei Hu is Associate Professor in the English Language and Literature department of the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Willy A. Renandya is Senior Lecturer at the English Language and Literature department of the National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.