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 approaches 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, implementation, consequences of choices, and topics currently under debate. Students will complete a project that will require in-depth analysis of a particular country’s context for English language instruction and learning. Students will complete a structured external assignment as part of the course requirements.