Reconsidering Objectives of Language Learning in English as a Lingua Franca Context
Reconsidering Objectives of Language Learning in English as a Lingua Franca Context
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2013-03
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Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching (FLLT 2013), Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand, March 15-16, 2013:450-462
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It is undeniable that English has become a global language and the enormous
global demand for using English as a means for communication has been apparent. With this
spread of English and globalization, the result has led to a great demand for English language
teacherswho can be both native and non-native English speakers. The study aims to explore
university students’ attitudes towards native and non-native English speakers’ teaching
practices in a context where English has been used as a lingua franca and an international
language. Samples were 348 students who took a foundation English course in semester
2/2011. The instruments used were the questionnaires and interviews. It has been found that
students had positive attitudes towards both native and non-native teachers’ teaching
practices; however, there were some different reasons why students felt positively towards
each group of English language teachers’ teaching practices. It is suggested that concerned
administrators should not divide between nativeness and non-nativeness, Recognition of
teachers’ pedagogical and professional abilities should be put into consideration. For teachers
of English, they should have a full understanding of the goals of language learning in current
situations and reality. Future research should extend to investigate a broader sample of
students in other schools or institutions where English has been used a medium of instruction
or as a foreign language.