MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIOLINGUISTICS: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN THEORY AND PRACTICE

Abstract

This paper explores the intersection of sociolinguistics and materials development in ELT, stating that materials cannot be neutral but reflect sociocultural values, linguistic ideologies, and power relations. The article examines issues of linguistic diversity, learner identity, pragmatics, and critical pedagogy in material design with relevant examples from coursebooks and suggested classroom practices