JUDUL:

Topic in Tesol: The Connection Among Language, Culture, Identity and Difference 

PENULIS:

DODI WIDIA NANDA

SINOPSIS:

The book Topic in TESOL: The Connection among Language, Culture, Identity, and Difference by Dodi Widia Nanda explores the integral relationship between language, culture, identity, and difference within the context of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). It discusses how language and culture shape and reflect human identity, highlighting the importance of cultural understanding in language education.

The book begins with an exploration of the interconnection between language, culture, identity, and difference, emphasizing that these aspects cannot be separated. Through theories such as Hall's system of representation, it demonstrates how language constructs meaning and communicates cultural identity. The text also delves into how these factors manifest in real-life examples, such as the authors personal experiences with cultural differences in language use

Further chapters analyze the importance of studying abroad (SA) programs for Indonesian students, considering the effects on language development, cultural understanding, and identity transformation. The book also includes an examination of English Language Teaching (ELT) In Indonesia, discussing the local context and challenges in teaching English.

In addition to theoretical discussions, the book offers practical insights, including the design of learning activities based on Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) methods and examines the development of cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP) and basic interpersonal communication skills (BICS).