International Perspectives on English as a Lingua Franca: Pedagogical Insights (International Perspectives on English Language Teaching)

This collection brings new insight into the relationship between English as a lingua franca and language teaching. It explores how the pedagogy of intelligibility, culture and language awareness, as well as materials analysis and classroom management, can be viewed from an ELF perspective in school and university contexts. English As A Lingua Franca (elf) Is Recognised As The Most Interesting And Controversial Subject To Have Emerged In Language Teaching In The Last 15 Years. This Collection, Written By International Experts In The Field, Brings New Insight Into The Relationship Between Elf And Language Teaching. It Covers A Wide Range Of Areas In School And University Contexts, Exploring How The Pedagogy Of Intelligibility, Culture And Language Awareness, As Well As Materials Analysis And Classroom Management, Can Be Viewed From An Elf Perspective. The Chapters Are Written In A Clear, Readable Style And Include A Set Of Engagement Priorities That Can Be Used As A Stimulus For Class Discussion. Combining Academic Rigour With Strong Practical Relevance, This Book Will Appeal To Applied Linguists Working In Pedagogy And The Social Sciences And Is Essential Reading For Any Teacher Or Trainee Interested In Acquiring An International Perspective On An Exciting New Area Of English Language Teaching. -- 1. English As A Lingua Franca: Descriptions, Domains And Applications / Alessia Cogo -- 2. Promoting Awareness Of Englishes And Elf In The English Language Classroom / Lucilla Lopriore And Paola Vettorel -- 3. Developing Critical Classroom Practice For Elf Communication: A Taiwanese Case Study Of Elt Materials Evaluation / Melissa H. Yu -- 4. Linking Elf And Elt In Secondary School Through Web-mediation: The Case Of Fanfiction / Enrico Grazzi -- 5. Elf Oral Presentations In A Multilingual Context: Intelligibility, Familiarity And Agency / Iris Schaller-schwaner -- 6. Language Awareness And Elf Perceptions Of Chinese University Students / Ying Wang -- 7. Elf-aware In-service Teacher Education: A Transformative Perspective / Yasemin Bayyurt And Nicos C. Sifakis -- 8. The Pedagogical Implications Of Elf In A Domestic Migrant Workplace / Kellie Gonçalves -- 9. Teaching Through Elf At International Post-secondary Institutions: A Case Study At United World Colleges / Veronika Quinn Novotná And Jirina Dunková -- 10. Elf, Teacher Knowledge And Professional Development / Martin Dewey -- 11. Elf-oriented Pedagogy: Conclusions / Hugo Bowles. Edited By Hugo Bowles, University Of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy And Alessia Cogo, Goldsmiths, University Of London, Uk. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Front Matter....Pages i-xvi English as a Lingua Franca: Descriptions, Domains and Applications....Pages 1-12 Promoting Awareness of Englishes and ELF in the English Language Classroom....Pages 13-34 Developing Critical Classroom Practice for ELF Communication: A Taiwanese Case Study of ELT Materials Evaluation....Pages 35-54 Linking ELF and ELT in Secondary School through Web-Mediation: The Case of Fanfiction....Pages 55-71 ELF Oral Presentations in a Multilingual Context: Intelligibility, Familiarity and Agency....Pages 72-95 Language Awareness and ELF Perceptions of Chinese University Students....Pages 96-116 ELF-Aware In-Service Teacher Education: A Transformative Perspective....Pages 117-135 The Pedagogical Implications of ELF in a Domestic Migrant Workplace....Pages 136-158 Teaching through ELF at International Post-Secondary Institutions: A Case Study at United World Colleges....Pages 159-175 ELF, Teacher Knowledge and Professional Development....Pages 176-193 ELF-Oriented Pedagogy: Conclusions....Pages 194-208 Back Matter....Pages 209-212