Gupta, A.F. (2001) Realism and imagination in the teaching of English. World Englishes, 20 (3). p. 365. ISSN 1467-971X
Abstract
In the imagination of many of those establishing language policies, especially educational ones, English can be ordered and controlled. Intentions about the type of English to be taught may be expressed, and curriculum requirements may specify the variety of English required of learners. However, the imagined learner, the imagined teacher, and the imagined setting of use are often at odds with the reality of the learner's exposure to English, and of the learner's plausible occasions of use. This is one of many areas in which there is a failure to come to grips with the impact of the globalisation of English.
Metadata
Item Type: | Article |
---|---|
Authors/Creators: |
|
Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2001 Blackwell Publishing. This is an author produced version of a paper published in 'World Englishes'. |
Dates: |
|
Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures (Leeds) > School of English (Leeds) |
Depositing User: | Repository Officer |
Date Deposited: | 07 Dec 2006 |
Last Modified: | 25 Oct 2016 22:45 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1467-971X.00221 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Blackwell Publishing |
Refereed: | No |
Identification Number: | 10.1111/1467-971X.00221 |
Related URLs: | |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:1811 |