Naslov
The multifaceted roles of a teacher in the ESP classroom: A discourse analysis perspective

Autori
Kovačić, Andreja

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of abstracts - Intercultural linguistic competence and foreign/second language immersive environments / Akbarov, Azamat - Sarajevo, 2012, 41-42

Skup
2nd International Conference on Foreign Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics (FLTAL)

Mjesto i datum
Sarajevo, Bosna i Hercegovina, 04.05.2012. - 06.05.2012

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Nije recenziran

Ključne riječi
discourse analysis; interaction; teacher’s role; ESP

Sažetak
The aim of the paper is to display a variety of the teacher's roles in foreign language instruction and how they are reflected in classroom interaction. Distinguishing features of the teacher's verbal behaviour in an institutional setting are discussed against the background of differences between natural and institutional discourse. The particular context considered is a Business English course so reference is also made to the roles of the English for Specific Purposes (ESP) teacher. The extracts of classroom talk indicate the teacher's central role, primarily evidenced by the amount of teacher talk and her dominant role in initiating interaction and giving feedback. On the other hand, examples are provided of exchanges in which the teacher acts as a facilitator. Considering that interaction in an ESP class relies on subject-specific texts, it is hypothesized that students’ knowledge of the subject field can also enhance their target language production if prompted by the teacher’s effective strategic behaviour. It is concluded that the predefined foreign language classroom interaction patterns and levels of participation can be positively reinforced by the teacher's ability to switch appropriately and consciously between several roles.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Filologija

POVEZANOST RADA