Discourse and foreign language teaching in Brazil: the invention of potentiating micropolitical devices

Abstract

This work focuses on the production of favorable conditions to the teaching of a foreign language in elementary and middle schools in Brazil. We start by reviewing the history of foreign language teaching for specific purposes (in Brazil, instrumental language teaching), and we address linguistic policies in action in the country. A discursive approach will promote the necessary critical reflection on the subject.

Keywords

• ensino de língua estrangeira
• planejamento linguístico
• prática discursiva.