Principles and Practices of Teaching English as an International Language / / ed. by Aya Matsuda.

This book critically examines current ELT practices vis-à-vis the use of English as an international lingua franca. It bridges the gap between theoretical discussion and the practical concerns of teaching English as an international language (EIL), and presents diverse approaches for preparing compe...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter MultiLingual Matters Backlist eBook-Package 2000-2013
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Place / Publishing House:Bristol ;, Blue Ridge Summit : : Multilingual Matters, , [2012]
©2012
Year of Publication:2012
Language:English
Series:New Perspectives on Language and Education
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Physical Description:1 online resource (272 p.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • Introduction: Teaching English as an International Language
  • Part 1: Principles in Teaching English as an International Language
  • 1. Selecting an Instructional Variety for an EIL Curriculum
  • 2. Endonormative Models of EIL for the Expanding Circle
  • 3. ELF, Intercultural Communication and the Strategic Aspect of Communicative Competence
  • 4. The Politics of EIL: Toward Border-crossing Communication in and beyond English
  • 5. Teaching Materials for English as an International Language
  • 6. Assessing Proficiency in EIL
  • 7. Teacher Education for EIL: Working toward a Situated Meta-praxis
  • Part 2: Showcase of EIL Programs, Courses and Pedagogical Ideas
  • 8. WE-Informed EIL Curriculum at Chukyo: Towards a Functional, Educated, Multilingual Outcome
  • 9. English as an International Language (EIL): An Innovative Academic Program
  • 10. World Englishes in a High School English Class: A Case from Japan
  • 11. A WE-based English Communication Skills Course at a Turkish University
  • 12. Participating in the Community of EIL Users Through Real-Time News: Integrated Practice in Teaching English as an International Language (IPTEIL)
  • 13. EIL Activities and Tasks for Traditional English Classrooms
  • Epilogue