The Sociopolitics of English Language Teaching

The Sociopolitics of English Language Teaching
ISBN-10
1853594369
ISBN-13
9781853594366
Category
Language Arts & Disciplines
Pages
251
Language
English
Published
2000-01-01
Publisher
Multilingual Matters
Authors
Joan Kelly Hall, William Eggington

Description

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.

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