Mentoring University preparatory students through World Englishes (WEs)-integrated courses

Ahmet Cihat Kapçik, Ali Öztüfekçi, Aybüke Demet Ören, Ayten Kaplan, Çiğdem Yilmaz Uzunkaya, Enisa Mede

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Abstract

The increasing number of non-native English speakers in the world has led to the use of varieties of English. Nowadays, the number of speakers of English in the expanding circle has exceeded the number of speakers in the outer and inner circles. This has given rise to the scrutiny of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF). With this regard, the research on World Englishes (WEs) has increased over the last few decades. In light of these observations, the purpose of this chapter is to raise awareness of World Englishes (WEs) among preparatory students at private universities in Turkey. Specifically, the study is concerned with mentoring preparatory students through Wes-integrated courses. The participants of this study were 20 preparatory students at A2-level English proficiency. As data collection procedure, the mentor teacher of the existing program adapted EFL materials including videos, dialogues, and integrated four language skills. The data were collected through questionnaires and reflective essays. With regard to the results, the students had an idea about the concept of Wes, and they became aware of the varieties of English to some extent; specifically, they displayed consciousness about the status of English across the world and sympathy toward WEs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMentorship Strategies in Teacher Education
PublisherIGI Global
Pages77-96
Number of pages20
ISBN (Electronic)9781522540519
ISBN (Print)1522540504, 9781522540502
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 May 2018
Externally publishedYes

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