Book Review of Past, Present, and Ways Forward: Toward Inclusive Policies for TESOL and Multilingualism

Yayun XI, Xin YANG

Abstract


The book "Past, Present, and Ways Forward: Toward Inclusive Policies for TESOL and Multilingualism" (2021) is a comprehensive guide addressing the relationship between English language teaching, multilingualism, and policy enactments in global contexts. In contrast to previous fragmented explorations, this book offers a panoramic overview enriched with well-researched examples. Divided into three parts, it critically examines language policy development and implementation in diverse countries like Canada, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Morocco, Africa, and Singapore. It delves into historical, social, and pedagogical aspects while proposing plurilingual pedagogies for bilingual education. Notably, the case of Singapore's coexistence of cultures and languages, promoting English as a neutral communication tool, is discussed in relation to economic and global considerations. This book provides valuable insights for scholars, educators, policymakers, and readers seeking a deeper understanding of multilingualism, TESOL, and inclusive language policies.


Keywords


Multilingualism; TESOL; language policy; inclusive education; global context

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3968/13078

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