Perceptions toward Thai English: A Study of University English Language Teachers in Thailand

Autor/inn/en	Tarrayo, Veronico N.; Ulla, Mark B.; Lekwilai, Panya
Titel	Perceptions toward Thai English: A Study of University English Language Teachers in Thailand
Quelle	In: Critical Inquiry in Language Studies, 18 (2021) 4, S.374-397 (24 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Tarrayo, Veronico N.) ORCID (Ulla, Mark B.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1542-7587
DOI	10.1080/15427587.2021.1919113
Schlagwörter	Thai; English (Second Language); Second Language Instruction; Language of Instruction; Language Role; Language Attitudes; Language Teachers; College Faculty; Pronunciation; Native Speakers; Intercultural Communication; Global Approach; North American English; Preferences; Foreign Countries; Thailand + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Fremdsprachenunterricht; Teaching language; Unterrichtssprache; Sprachverhalten; Language teacher; Sprachunterricht; Fakultät; Aussprache; Muttersprachler; Interkulturelle Kommunikation; Globales Denken; Amerikanisches Englisch; Ausland
Abstract	This study explored perceptions of university English language teachers in Thailand regarding Thai English. Using purposive-convenience sampling, 60 teachers of English from two Thai universities answered a survey; 11 of which participated in in-depth semi-structured interviews. An analysis of the survey and interview responses indicated that although the teachers would tend to embrace the legitimacy of World Englishes (WE) or English varieties and Thai English, especially in terms of different accents and the use of Thai English (along with inner circle Englishes) in media and in intranational and international communication, they still preferred American English and British English when they speak and write, and when they teach and use English in the classroom in terms of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, examinations, and textbook preference. They were inclined to conform to the "native-speakerism" ideology enshrined in most educational institutions, although they agreed that Thai English exists as a localized variety of English, an indication that Thai English is slowly emerging or developing. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01