Globalization of English Language and Culture

Let’s Change English Language Instruction

Authors

  • Gareth Humphreys Sojo University

Keywords:

English language teaching, language and culture, Global Englishes, English as a lingua franca

Abstract

The globalization of English language use has led to new recognition of the diversity among both language use and language users. This diversity necessitates a disconnection of English language from its traditional sole association with native English speakers and their national cultures. All English users are legitimate users, and their diverse cultural backgrounds represent the cultures of English language use. There remains a need for broader representation of these changes in English language teaching.

 

 

 

Author Biography

Gareth Humphreys, Sojo University

Gareth Humphreys is assistant professor at Sojo University, Japan. E-mail: ghumphreys@m.sojo-u.ac.jp.

 

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Published

2023-07-28

How to Cite

Humphreys, G. (2023). Globalization of English Language and Culture: Let’s Change English Language Instruction. International Higher Education, (115), 16–18. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/16781

Issue

No. 115 (2023): Summer Issue

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