TEL 7770 Global Contexts of ESL
This course will consider English instruction and learning and the questions who, what, when, where, why, and how. Who is learning English and who is teaching it? What are the current trends in terms of both content and variety? When is English being taught? Where are significant changes to the learning of English taking place? Why do individuals and countries pursue English language education? How is English being studied around the world? Students will learn about language policy, multilingualism, English-medium education, language varieties, motivation, and the native/non-native speaker debate. Students will complete a project that will require in-depth analysis of a particular country’s English language policy and the realities of its implementation. Students will complete a structured external assignment as part of the course requirements.