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Policy and Politics in Global Primary English

Janet Enever author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Oxford University Press

Published:21st Jun '18

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In this authoritative volume, Janet Enever explores the complex forces that shape national and local language education policy-making for the early introduction of English as a foreign language at primary and pre-primary levels worldwide. This is the first book of its kind demonstrating the extent to which English is now perceived as a pre-requisite for participation in the global economy, reflecting the rapid development of early start English now exploding across Asia, Latin America, and other fast-growing economies.

This is a timely and important book. Professor Enever demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of primary English policy and practice in a range of countries and, from a sound theoretical framework, draws together evidence to show how policies are all too often guided by short-term political considerations rather than sound educational practice. Whilst critiquing inappropriate practice, she also analyses the conditions which have the potential to lead to quality - and equitable - English language programmes at the primary level. * David Hayes, Department of Applied Linguistics, Brock University, *

ISBN: 9780194200547

Dimensions: 234mm x 161mm x 12mm

Weight: 324g

208 pages