Humanistic Approach
Note: Read Exercise 2 Topic first to understand the requirement. Then read Unit 5 to learn about Humanistic Approach. Then you can go with the files with number (1,2,3,4). Then you can consult other references as well.
Topic: What do you understand to be the basic principles of Humanism, which have given rise to various approaches to language teaching? Consider the advantages and disadvantages of humanistic approaches as discussed in the articles by Gadd and Arnold.
Gadd, N. (1998). ‘Towards less humanistic English teaching’, ELT Journal 52(3), 223-234.
Arnold, J. (1998). ‘Towards more humanistic English teaching’, ELT Journal 52(3), 235-242.
Gadd, N. (1998). ‘Reply to Arnold’, ELT Journal 52(3), 243-244.
Lindstromberg, S. (1999). ‘Correspondence’, ELT Journal 53(2), 145.
