Includes bibliographical references (pages [168]-185) and index.

Introduction / David Block and Deborah Cameron

Part I: The Global and the Local

1. The Impact of Globalization on Language Teaching in Japan / Ryuko Kubota

2. Globalization, Diaspora and Language Education in England / Roxy Harris, Constant Leung and Ben Rampton

3. Globalization and the Commodification of Bilingualism in Canada /
Monica Heller

Part II: Zones of Contact

4. Globalization and the Teaching of 'Communication Skills' / Deborah Cameron

5. Foreign Language Learning as Global Communicative Practice / Claire Kramsch and Steven L. Thorne

6. Local Literacies and Global Literacy / Catherine Wallace

Part III: Methods and Materials

7. 'McCommunication': a Problem in the Frame for SLA / David Block

8. Globalization, methods, and practice in periphery classrooms / A. Suresh Canagarajah

9. The Global Coursebook in English Language Teaching / John Gray

"Language is a vital commodity in the globalized world. The services- and information-based economy makes increasing demands on workers' language skills; new technologies and media change the cultural landscape; migration produces more linguistically diverse populations worldwide. These developments change the conditions in which languages are learned and taught. 'Globalization and Language Teaching' considers the issues globalization raises for second language learning and teaching. Drawing together various strands in the globalization debate, this rich collection combines theory with the case studies, exploring concerns that range from literacy to bilingualism and form identity to the internet. This is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in language teaching or with an interest in globalization." (Book Cover)