The Incorporation of a World Englishes Paradigm in English Language Teaching. Moroccan Higher Education as a Case Study

Magisterarbeit , 2018 , 78 Seiten

Didaktik für das Fach Englisch - Pädagogik, Sprachwissenschaft

This study aims to investigate the incorporation of a World Englishes (WEs) paradigm to English language teaching (ELT) in Moroccan higher education. The main objective of the study is to shed light on the usefulness of adopting such a paradigm in a Moroccan context. This study is a replication of work conducted in other places worldwide.

In conducting this study, I consulted a literature review of work related to the fields of WEs, English as an international language (EIL) and English as a lingua franca (ELF). I also consulted a literature review of work related to ELT, applied linguistics and sociolinguistics. The literature review is meant to be a baseline to what is tackled throughout the whole Master thesis.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• The context of this study
• The rationale for this study
• The research questions
• The methodology of the study
• The organization of the study
• Chapter 1: The World Englishes Paradigm: An Overview
• The origins and development of World Englishes
• Key concepts and theories
• The spread of English
• The impact of globalization
• Chapter 2: World Englishes in the Moroccan Context
• The history of English in Morocco
• The status of English in Morocco
• English language policy
• The role of English in higher education
• Chapter 3: Pedagogical Implications of World Englishes
• Approaches to English language teaching
• The role of native and non-native speakers
• The importance of intercultural communication
• Developing language awareness
• Chapter 4: Survey and Analysis
• Data collection and analysis
• Survey results and interpretations
• Implications for English language teaching in Morocco
• Chapter 5: Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This thesis examines the incorporation of a World Englishes paradigm in English Language Teaching (ELT) within the context of Moroccan higher education. The study aims to explore the current state of ELT in Morocco, considering the influence of the World Englishes paradigm on pedagogical practices and perceptions of English language learning and teaching. It seeks to understand the attitudes and experiences of students, teachers, and other stakeholders towards incorporating World Englishes perspectives into ELT curricula and methodology.

• The development and evolution of the World Englishes paradigm
• The impact of globalization on language use and linguistic diversity
• The pedagogical implications of incorporating World Englishes perspectives into ELT
• The role of English in Moroccan higher education and its implications for ELT practices
• The attitudes and experiences of stakeholders towards incorporating World Englishes into ELT in Morocco

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction sets the stage for the study by outlining its context, rationale, research questions, methodology, and organization. Chapter 1 provides a comprehensive overview of the World Englishes paradigm, examining its origins, key concepts, theories, and the spread of English worldwide. Chapter 2 focuses on the Moroccan context, exploring the history of English in Morocco, its current status, language policy, and the role of English in higher education. Chapter 3 examines the pedagogical implications of World Englishes for ELT, discussing different approaches to teaching, the role of native and non-native speakers, intercultural communication, and developing language awareness. Chapter 4 presents the results of a survey conducted to gather data from stakeholders in Moroccan higher education, including university professors, Bachelor of Arts (BA) graduates, and Master's students. The chapter analyzes the survey data and discusses its implications for ELT practices in Morocco.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this thesis include World Englishes, English Language Teaching, Moroccan higher education, language policy, globalization, intercultural communication, language awareness, pedagogical implications, and stakeholder perspectives.

• Autor: Mustapha Mourchid (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Seiten: 78
• Katalognummer: V451980
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668865563
• ISBN (Buch): 9783668865570
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: World Englishes, English as International Language, English as a Lingua Franca, Inner Circle, Outer Circle, Expanding Circle, English Language Teaching, Communicative Competence