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The status of English language has changed over the
years as a tool for international communication and
as a language for empowerment and social development.
Traditional language curriculum development
approaches are no longer adequate, as the classroom
practice does not strengthen only language
proficiency, but rather the perspective of critically
literate language learners. This book, therefore,
provides a new approach to the language curriculum
development. The approach rests on the premise that
principles underlying decisions made in the
curriculum planning process will have a significant
impact on the effectiveness of the curriculum. This
volume provides a systematic analysis of philosophies
and theoretical principles that decision-makers need
to consider. Drawing from the example of Thailand, a
comprehensive analysis of the national curriculum
planning process will strongly enhance our
understanding of the language curriculum development.
This book will become an essential reference for
policymakers, curriculum developers and will be
useful to professionals in TESOL and ELT, as well as
for those specifically interested in the Thai foreign
language curriculum.

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