[2nd Online Roundtable Discussion]
Theme:
Beyond Borders of the Inner Circle, Outer Circle, and Expanding Circle:
A Videoconference on Globalization and Teaching English as an International Language
Speakers:
Dr. Yuji Nakamura (Keio University, Japan)
Dr. Kilryoung Lee (Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, South Korea)
Dr. Andy Gao (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Dr. Randall Sadler (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA)
Dr. Nugrahenny Zacharias (Satya Wacana Christian University, Indonesia)
Moderator:
Ju Seong (John) Lee (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA)
Date:
11 p.m. May 19 (Tue), 2015 (in Chicago)
12 a.m. May 20 (Wed), 2015 (in New York)
12 p.m. May 20 (Wed), 2015 (in Hong Kong)
1 p.m. May 20 (Wed), 2015 (in Seoul & Tokyo)
Abstract:
The 2nd Online Discussion discusses the recent developments of English as an International Language (EIL) and suggest directions toward improvement and implementation of EIL pedagogical ideas in the classroom settings worldwide. The five ELT specialists invited to this videoconference provide insights into the theme of this videoconference and share ideas on how speaking English and English education are perceived in each country. Specifically, they discuss 1) general perception of English in each country; 2) the status of NNEST and NEST in each country; 3) age of learning English; 4) the role of English and local languages/mother tongues. Hopefully we will be able to learn from each other through this international gathering and add value to the field of TESOL.
Promotional Video:
Roundtable Discussion: Introduction (11 min.)
Roundtable Discussion: General Perception of English (15 min.)
Roundtable Discussion: NEST vs. NNEST (16 min.)
Roundtable Discussion: Perception & Implementation of EIL (15 min.)
Roundtable Discussion: Q&A (41 min.)
Roundtable Discussion: Full-time version (1 hour 30 min.)