English Education in Southeast Asian Contexts

This volume examines English education, English language teaching, and language policy in all eleven Southeast Asian countries. Offering conceptual and empirical work spanning a wide range of topics, geographical contexts, and educational levels, this book provides a unique perspective on TESOL and language policy studies in Southeast Asia. English Education in Southeast Asian Contexts: Policy, Practice, and Identity provides an account of English education, English language teaching, and language policy in Southeast Asian countries. Both local and international researchers offer conceptual and empirical work that spans a wide range of topics, geographical contexts, and educational levels, providing a unique perspective on English education and policies in Southeast Asia. The issues addressed in this volume include the relationships among English language learners, national identities, nation building, English teaching and learning (including challenges in grade-level schools and in higher education), teacher preparation, and professional development.