The Most Relevant and Useful Aspects of Language Variation Study
Pidgins, Creoles and New Englishes
Pidgins, Creoles and New Englishes elicited fewer comments, but from these we can still see a common theme emerging, with teachers recognizing the legitimacy of ‘non-native’ varieties of English. For the last two contributors, this seems to have been a confidence-inspiring realization.
1. For more personal reasons, (ie out of interest) as it discussed the language developments in N. America.
2. Relevant / useful because it helped me to see language as dynamic and changing and for example to reconsider the legitimacy of Japanese English.
3. I became aware of the advantages of English education provided by non-native teachers. Before taking this course, I could have little confidence in my own ability to teach English as a non-native teacher.
4. I can encourage students by telling them the fact that there are varieties of English in the world and probably I can tell them they do not have to be worried about using ‘correct’ English.
