Routledge Handbook of Teaching English as an International Language

<p><i>The Routledge Handbook of Teaching English as an International Language </i>provides a ground-breaking overview of the research on the global spread of English with pedagogical implications. Bringing together a number of key scholars and scholarly discussions on various aspects of teaching English as an International Language (TEIL) this handbook directs research in this field to help inform the much-needed paradigm shift in ELT away from idealized native English-speaking norms.</p><p>Reframing English language language teaching and teacher education to match the new sociolinguistic landscape of the 21st century this handbook analyzes this topic in seven key areas:</p><ul> <li>Theoretical considerations</li> <li>Major frameworks and proposals</li> <li>Principles and practices of teaching and assessing English</li> <li>Innovative approaches varied contexts and transformative practices</li> <li>Diverse teaching settings and populations</li> <li>Teacher education and professional development</li> <li>Research developments and future directions</li> </ul><p><i>The Routledge Handbook of Teaching English as an International Language</i> is essential reading for scholars and students researching in the areas of World Englishes English as a lingua franca English as an international language Global Englishes ELT sociolinguistics and critical applied linguistics.</p>