The Importance of English for the Costa Rican Economy and Curriculum

Abstract

Este estudio de caso analiza el papel que del idioma inglés en la economía y el currículo costarricense. El análisis se hace basado en un marco referencial sobre la adquisición y aprendizaje de segundas lenguas con respecto a las teorías sociocultural y sociocognitiva, identidad y entidad, y la motivación. Participaron diferentes actores en el currículo tales como los estudiantes, profesores, padres de familia, empleadores, y encargados de diferentes programas para la enseñanza del inglés a nivel nacional. Las conclusiones resaltan la importancia del inglés para el sistema económico. Además, la identidad y la agencia parecen ser factores cruciales para entender el aprendizaje de idiomas como un proceso complejo.

This case study analyzes the role of the English language in the Costa Rican economy and curriculum. and the Costa Rican curriculum. The analysis is based on a frame of reference for second language on second language acquisition and learning with respect to sociocultural and socio-cognitive sociocultural and sociocognitive theories, identity and entity, and motivation. Different actors in the curriculum were involved, such as students, teachers, parents, employers, teachers, employers, students, teachers, parents, employers, employers and students, teachers, parents, employers, and managers of different English language English teaching programs at the national level. The conclusions highlight the importance of English for the economic system. In addition, identity and agency appear to be crucial factors in understanding language learning as a complex process. language learning as a complex process.

This case study analyzes the role of the English language in the Costa Rican economy and curriculum. and the Costa Rican curriculum. The analysis is based on a frame of reference for second language on second language acquisition and learning with respect to sociocultural and socio-cognitive sociocultural and sociocognitive theories, identity and entity, and motivation. Different actors in the curriculum were involved, such as students, teachers, parents, employers, teachers, employers, students, teachers, parents, employers, employers and students, teachers, parents, employers, and managers of different English language English teaching programs at the national level. The conclusions highlight the importance of English for the economic system. In addition, identity and agency appear to be crucial factors in understanding language learning as a complex process. language learning as a complex process.