Global Communication & The International Classroom
Teaching International English Abroad "The momentum for change is clearly in place. The insatiable quest for knowing the unknown, the eagerness of business to put technology at the service of consumers, and the military arms race between nations have all helped create this momentum," (Yunis, 247). Here, Muhammad Yunis seeks to inspire his audience to accomplish things that will benefit global humanity. Some see global communication as one of these things. Global Communication in Public Spaces is arguably none more apparent than in a classroom of international English students. When writing for a diverse audience like this, there are numerous factors to consider. I’m an American who has taught international English in South Korea for 10 years, now. In my spare time, I did blog fairly regularly about different culturalaspects of South Korea , but not in any professional or instructional capacity. During my time, here, I have taught kindergarten, elementary school, m