Towards Integrating Lingua Franca in Thai EFL: Insights from Thai Tertiary Learners

Autor/inn/en	Boonsuk, Yusop; Ambele, Eric A.
Titel	Towards Integrating Lingua Franca in Thai EFL: Insights from Thai Tertiary Learners
Quelle	In: International Journal of Instruction, 14 (2021) 3, S.17-38 (22 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1694-609X
Schlagwörter	Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; English (Second Language); Universities; Foreign Countries; Language Patterns; Student Attitudes; Content Analysis; Grammar; Language Usage; Pronunciation; Self Concept; Cultural Background; Language Variation; Intercultural Communication; Language Role; Undergraduate Students; Thailand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; University; Universität; Ausland; Sprachmodell; Sprachstruktur; Schülerverhalten; Inhaltsanalyse; Grammatik; Sprachgebrauch; Aussprache; Selbstkonzept; Sprachenvielfalt; Interkulturelle Kommunikation
Abstract	English nowadays serves as a global lingua franca (ELF) for diverse ethno-lingua users. This research aims to explore how Southern Thai university student's view ELF, and its integration into English language teaching (ELT) in Thailand where English is used as a foreign language (EFL). 250 students from five southern-Thai universities purposely participated in questionnaires data collection, out of which 15 were selected for interviews. Descriptive statistics combined with a qualitative content analysis were utilized for data analysis. The findings showed a favorably perception of ELF by most participants. The participants apparently did not feel pressured in adopting native norms or mimic their linguistic patterns. They report that English users should not be penalized for grammatical mistakes nor be compelled to employ inner circle English provided there is no communication breakdown. The students felt comfortable with their Thai English accent as it represents their cultural identity. They opined that non-native English varieties should not be considered problematic for use. They suggested that learning different English varieties is important for intercultural communication. Therefore, ELT should integrate ELF pedagogical policies to promote English diversification and equip students with the changing roles of English. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	Gate Association for Teaching and Education. e-mail: iji@ogu.edu.tr; Web site: http://e-iji.net/
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2024/1/01