Globalization and Language Teaching / Edition 1

by David Block, Deborah Cameron

Overview

This book considers the issues globalization raises for second language learning and teaching in an economy where the linguistic skills of workers is becoming increasingly important.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415242752
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/25/2001
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

David Block is Lecturer in Languages in Education at the Institute of Education, University of London. Deborah Cameron is Professor of Languages in Education at the Institute of Education, University of London

Table of Contents

PART I The global and the local 1 The impact of globalization on language teaching in Japan 2 Globalization, diaspora and language education in England 3 Globalization and the commodification of bilingualism in Canada PART II Zones of contact 4 Globalization and the teaching of ‘communication skills’ 5 Foreign language learning as global communicative practice 6 Local literacies and global literacy PART III Methods and materials 7 ‘McCommunication’: a problem in the frame for SLA 8 Globalization, methods, and practice in periphery classrooms A. SURESH CANAGARAJAH 9 The global coursebook in English Language Teaching