Teaching English Overseas: An Introduction

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Acknowledgements Introduction PART ONE: THE LARGER CONTEXT 1. Language teaching and the sociopolitical context Theoretical background - Language planning - Nationalism versus nationism Case studies - A-modal nations: Cameroon - Uni-modal nations: Malaysia - Multi-modal nations: The Philippines Conclusion - Exploring and researching the ideas - Suggestions for further reading 2. Language teaching and the economic context Theoretical background - Motivation and attitudes - Language spread Case studies - Thailand - The Philippines Conclusion - Exploring and researching the ideas - Suggestions for further reading 3. Language teaching and the cultural context Theoretical background - Multicultural classrooms - Ethnography - Culture in materials Case studies - Saudi Arabia - Japan Conclusion - Exploring and researching the ideas - Suggestions for further reading PART TWO: THE EDUCATIONAL CONTEXT 4. Language teaching and the language education context Theoretical background - Language education policies - Curriculum guidelines - The varieties of English Case studies - English as a required subject: Malaysia - English as a medium of instruction: The Philippines - English as an elective subject: Japan Conclusion - Exploring and researching the ideas - Suggestions for further reading 5. Language teaching and the institutional context Theoretical background - English teaching institutions - Securing employment Case studies - Public institutions: Turkey - Privately funded institutions: Tanzania - Private institutions: Spain and Japan Conclusion - Exploring and researching the ideas - Suggestions for further reading Glossary Bibliography Appendix Index