Chapter 3 â Extra activity 7
Chapter 3 – Extra activity 7 The following activity can be used as an introductory or closing task, and is designed to complement the content of Chapter 3 in Galloway and Rose’s (2015) book Introducing Global Englishes (Oxon., UK: Routledge).
English in Palestine Listen to the interview with Ibtihal Ramadan talking about English in Palestine. Discussion questions 1. What does Ibtihal say about the introduction of English in primary schools in Palestine? Are you aware of similar concerns in other contexts about the influence of early years English instruction on a national language? 2. She refers to the ‘hegemony’ of English and colonialization. In what ways do you think the global spread of English has impacted on a context you are familiar with? 3. She refers to the lack of time in the classroom for effective instruction. What is your opinion on this? Is adequate time provided in schools for first- and second-language teaching in your context?
English in Palestine Listen to the interview with Ibtihal Ramadan talking about English in Palestine. Discussion questions 1. What does Ibtihal say about the introduction of English in primary schools in Palestine? Are you aware of similar concerns in other contexts about the influence of early years English instruction on a national language? 2. She refers to the ‘hegemony’ of English and colonialization. In what ways do you think the global spread of English has impacted on a context you are familiar with? 3. She refers to the lack of time in the classroom for effective instruction. What is your opinion on this? Is adequate time provided in schools for first- and second-language teaching in your context?
