Sponsor
Portland State University. Department of Applied Linguistics
First Advisor
Majorie Terdal
Date of Publication
1995
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Department
Applied Linguistics
Language
English
Subjects
English language -- Business English -- Textbooks for foreign speakers -- Evaluation, English language -- Business English -- Study and teaching (Continuing education) -- Foreign speakers
DOI
10.15760/etd.5488
Physical Description
1 online resource (135 p.)
Abstract
A growing number of American businesses are offering ESL courses at the work site; likewise, more and more textbooks designed specifically for teaching ESL in the Workplace (EWP), are being written and published. The need for an evaluation of these new texts with regard to current teaching methodology, the particularities of EWP, and the social implications of EWP is a vital one. A good EWP text, besides serving as a guide and resource for learners, can also facilitate intercultural understanding, increase awareness of workers' rights and unions, and promote participation in training programs for job flexibility and promotion. Most importantly, a good EWP textbook can develop the skills necessary for learners, not simply to fit into the American world of work, but to become active participants in their workplaces.
This study was intended to determine what EWP texts are currently available, and to evaluate them in light of three primary concerns: the social implications of their contents, their portrayal of workplace culture and relationships, and their effectiveness in exploring issues of conflict and unfairness at work.
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Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/20553
Recommended Citation
Taylor-Henry, Amy, "Learning work in the ESL classroom : an evaluation of textbooks designed to teach ESL in the workplace" (1995). Dissertations and Theses. Paper 3604.
https://doi.org/10.15760/etd.5488
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