Public Lecture | ELF and Global Englishes: Implications for Educators
Public Lecture | ELF and Global Englishes: Implications for Educators
30
Oct
The Public Lecture “ELF and Global Englishes: Implications for educators” will take place on the 30th October in Classroom 104 of the USJ Ilha Verde Campus.
About the Talk:
Macau has become a multicultural, multi-ethnic, and multilingual society where English in some contexts enjoys equal status with Chinese and Portuguese: the two official languages of the city. And with the rapid globalization of the 21st century, there has been significant transformations in how English functions across different regions and contexts. This lecture delves into the concept of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) and the broader framework of Global Englishes. Unlike traditional views that promote a single, standardized form of English, Global Englishes recognizes the diversity of English usage worldwide, shaped by cultural, social, and linguistic contexts.
This session aims to equip future educators with practical ways on how to foster an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment that respects the fluidity and variability of English use globally. It is hoped that this lecture will ultimately empower the future educators in preparing their students for an interconnected world where English serves as a bridge, not a barrier, across cultures.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Shirley N. Dita, De La Salle University
Dr. Shirley N. Dita is Associate Professor and Chair at the Department of English and Applied Linguistics, De La Salle University, Philippines. Her areas of interests include World Englishes, Corpus Linguistics, and Austronesian Linguistics. She has conducted several lectures and trainings and has published on these topics, as well.
Details:
Date: Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Time: 19:00 – 20:00 (GMT+8)
Location: Classroom 104, University of Saint Joseph Ilha Verde Campus
Language: English
Organised by School of Education
Moderated by Prof. Miranda Mak
Sponsored by Macau Foundation
*This is a free event and open to the general public
