Color, Race, and English Language Teaching

by Andy Curtis (Editor)

The unique contribution of this book is to bring together Critical Race Theory and narrative inquiry and apply them specifically to a largely overlooked area of experience within the field of What does it mean to be a TESOL professional of color?

To address this question, TESOL professionals of color from all over the world, representing a wide range of racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, offer accounts of their own experiences, responding to two related
*Can you identify critical events or conditions in your personal or professional life that are the result of you being a person of color that affect who you are now and what you do as a TESOL professional of color?
*What have you learned from these events or conditions that have had a bearing on your life as a TESOL professional of color?

Color, Race, and English Language Shades of Meaning is intended for researchers, professionals, and students in the field of English language teaching. The book is designed as a text for MATESOL programs and courses that deal with issues of language, culture, and teaching. The introduction presents a brief overview of relevant aspects of Critical Race Theory, narrative inquiry, and educational research. Focus questions for each chapter are included to help readers apply aspects of the narratives to their own experience.

222 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2006

About the author

Dr. Andy Curtis, M.A. Applied Linguistics and Language Education, Ph.D. International Education, University of York, is the founder of the New Peace Linguistics, which focuses on how powerful people use language not to communicate but to manipulate.

The 50th President of the TESOL International Association, Dr. Curtis has (co)authored and (co)edited 200 articles, book chapters, and books, presented to 50,000 language educators in 100 countries, and his writings have been read by 100,000 language educators in 150 countries. Dr. Curtis is currently serving as a Specially Appointed Professor in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the City University of Macau, and is cross-appointed to a number of universities in Mainland China.

Reviews

[Riah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an important book that I think all TESOL professionals should read. It's a series of personal reflections by 13 different TESOL professionals of color, from a variety of different backgrounds, that examines the role that color and race have played in their lives and careers. It illuminates some of the racism in the field and suggests ways that teachers, no matter their color, can work for a more inclusive community.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

critical reading for anyone working with language education, thinking about race and racism, xenophobia, imperialism and assumptions about what can or should teach what to whom