Unit 13: Global Ethics in Language Education
Conditions d’achèvement
Unit 13 explores the ethical dimensions of language education in a globalized world, where teaching practices intersect with cultural diversity, historical power imbalances, and global inequality. It examines the responsibilities of language educators working in postcolonial and multilingual contexts, emphasizing the importance of respecting language rights and promoting linguistic justice. The unit also critically engages with the global dominance of English, questioning its sociopolitical impact and the potential marginalization of local languages and identities. Additionally, it introduces the emerging intersection between education and environmental ethics, encouraging educators to consider sustainability as part of their global ethical responsibility.
7. Summary Table
Ethical Focus Area |
Key Considerations |
Cross-cultural teaching |
Respect, inclusivity, and awareness of bias |
Postcolonial contexts |
Language equity, power dynamics, decolonising pedagogy |
Linguistic justice |
Promoting multilingualism and minority language rights |
Global English |
Critical reflection on access and inequality |
Sustainability |
Integrating ethical and ecological responsibility |