The Discursive Construction of Foreign Language...

Katarzyna Nosidlak's book delves into the theory and application of foreign language pedagogy on a national scale, particularly addressing the higher education systems in Poland as they face international benchmarks. It touches upon current discussions around educational language policies in Europe, emphasizing their influence on shaping a shared global perspective, with a focus on English as a second language. The work highlights the European and Polish Qualifications Frameworks as mechanisms for harmonizing and evaluating educational content and outcomes across EU countries, spanning from basic to advanced levels. This exploration significantly broadens the understanding of foreign language education in the context of evolving educational laws. The book is notable for underscoring the impact of discourse and discursive practices within society, illustrated through the development of Poland's education system in language teaching. It sheds light on how social constructivist perspectives affect communication strategies in foreign language instruction, and it offers a thorough summary of legal documents and literature on the qualifications framework for lifelong learning.