Community and the Second Language Learner: a study of the concept of community in theory and practice and its implications for English language programs

Authors

Joseph E. Terbieten, School for International Training

Publication Date

1980

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

First Advisor

Patrick Moran

Second Advisor

Michael Jerald

Abstract

Community and the Second Language Learner is an exploration of the concept of community, and its necessary elements, in relation to language, language learning and English language program design. After establishing a theoretical framework of community and its elements the project examines the reality of an existing English language program whose philosophy and goals are closely related to the concepts and elements of community. The project concludes with a discussion of the important factors in language program design in light of the examination of community.

Disciplines

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | Curriculum and Instruction | Teacher Education and Professional Development

Recommended Citation

Terbieten, Joseph E., "Community and the Second Language Learner: a study of the concept of community in theory and practice and its implications for English language programs" (1980). MA TESOL Collection. 315.
https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/ipp_collection/315