The Struggle to teach English as an international language

Holliday, Adrian.

The Struggle to teach English as an international language [Book] / Adrian Holliday. - New York : New York : Oxford University Press, c2005. - xii, 193 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. - Oxford applied linguistics .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [179]-187) and indexes.

The struggle for new relationships -- Culturist perceptions of 'us' and 'them' -- The legacy of lockstep -- 'Learner-centredness' and 'autonomy' -- Social autonomy and authenticity -- 'Stakeholder-centredness' -- Critiquing appropriate methodology -- The struggle for cultural continuity.

This book addresses the issue of how to teach English in diverse locations. Central to the discussion is the balance of power in classroom and curriculum settings, the relationship between language, culture, and discourse, and the change in the ownership of English.

All.

9780194421843 0194421848


English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers.

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