How can English language teaching contribute to the development of intercultural competence in the context of Global Englishes
1. Introduction (1-1.5 pages)
· Problem Statement and Relevance of the Topic
· Why is it important to promote intercultural competence in English language teaching?
· The connection between Global Englishes and intercultural competence.
· Objective of the Paper and Research Question
· Outline of the structure and content of the paper.
2. Theoretical Background (3-4 pages)
· Definition of Global Englishes
§ What is meant by Global Englishes? (Variations, accents, cultural adaptations)
· Distinction between “Standard English” and “Global Englishes”.
· Definition of intercultural competence in the context of language teaching.
· The importance of intercultural communication and sensitivity in a globalized world.
· The Connection Between Global Englishes and Intercultural Competence
· How do different forms of English promote intercultural understanding?
· Relevance of Global Englishes in education and English language teaching.
3. Intercultural Competence in English Language Teaching (3-4 pages)
· Didactic Approaches and Models
· Presentation of various models for promoting intercultural competence (e.g., Byram’s model of intercultural communication).
· The significance of intercultural learning in English language teaching.
· Integrating Global Englishes into the Classroom
· How can Global Englishes be integrated into language teaching? (e.g., through authentic materials, discussions on cultural differences in language use)
· Example lesson plans or teaching methods (e.g., analyzing different English varieties in media, literature, or real-life situations).
4. Practical Implementation in the Classroom (4-5 pages)
· What methods are effective in promoting intercultural competence with a focus on Global Englishes? (e.g., project work, debates, video analysis)
§ Use of authentic materials (e.g., films, podcasts, news articles in various English varieties).
· Concrete teaching activities or lesson plans designed to address intercultural awareness and Global Englishes.
· What challenges arise when implementing these approaches? (e.g., varying student proficiency levels, difficulties with accent comprehension, offensive to students)
§ How can teachers overcome these challenges?
5. Case Studies and Empirical Research (2-3 pages)
· Examples from Practice
· Analysis of existing lesson plans or teaching materials that address Global Englishes and intercultural competence (e.g., from textbooks, research projects).
· Findings from empirical studies or case examples demonstrating the effectiveness of teaching approaches aimed at fostering intercultural competence.
· Student Feedback
· Presentation of students’ experiences in lessons that focus on Global Englishes and intercultural competence.
6. Conclusion and Outlook (1-1.5 pages)
· Summary of Key Findings
· What has been discovered in the paper? What are the potential approaches to fostering intercultural competence in English language teaching?
· Outlook
· What are the directions for further research in this area?
· The importance of this topic for the future development of English language teaching.