menu
{ "item_title" : "From Foreign Language Education to Education for Intercultural Citizenship", "item_author" : [" Michael Byram "], "item_description" : "This collection of essays and reflections starts from an analysis of the purposes of foreign language teaching and argues that this should include educational objectives which are ultimately similar to those of education for citizenship. It does so by a journey through reflections on what is possible and desirable in the classroom and how language teaching has a specific role in education systems which have long had, and often still have, the purpose of encouraging young people to identify with the nation-state. Foreign language education can break through this framework to introduce a critical internationalism. In a 'globalised' and 'internationalised' world, the importance of identification with people beyond the national borders is crucial. Combined with education for citizenship, foreign language education can offer an education for 'intercultural citizenship'.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/84/769/078/1847690785_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "34.95", "online_price" : "34.95", "our_price" : "34.95", "club_price" : "34.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }
From Foreign Language Education to Education for Intercultural Citizenship|Michael Byram

From Foreign Language Education to Education for Intercultural Citizenship : Essays and Reflections

local_shippingShip to Me
In Stock.
FREE Shipping for Club Members help

Overview

This collection of essays and reflections starts from an analysis of the purposes of foreign language teaching and argues that this should include educational objectives which are ultimately similar to those of education for citizenship. It does so by a journey through reflections on what is possible and desirable in the classroom and how language teaching has a specific role in education systems which have long had, and often still have, the purpose of encouraging young people to identify with the nation-state. Foreign language education can break through this framework to introduce a critical internationalism. In a 'globalised' and 'internationalised' world, the importance of identification with people beyond the national borders is crucial. Combined with education for citizenship, foreign language education can offer an education for 'intercultural citizenship'.

This item is Non-Returnable

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781847690784
  • ISBN-10: 1847690785
  • Publisher: Multilingual Matters Limited
  • Publish Date: May 2008
  • Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.75 pounds
  • Page Count: 272

Related Categories

You May Also Like...

    1

BAM Customer Reviews