EXPLORING STRATEGIES FOR INTEGRATING LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AT SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY
EXPLORING STRATEGIES FOR INTEGRATING LINGUISTIC LANDSCAPES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AT SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY

Summary/Abstract: In contexts where English is learned as a foreign language, linguistic landscapes are increasingly recognized as a resource and a promising pedagogical tool for teaching and learning (Ferrarotti). However, their pedagogical applications remain underexplored. This paper investigates the potential of linguistic landscapes for English language teaching and learning at Sultan Qaboos University, the premier public university in Oman. By documenting the university’s linguistic landscape through digital photography and developing related classroom activities that provide authentic contexts and connect classroom instruction with real-world language use, the study aims to identify whether linguistic landscapes can inspire motivating, task-based activities that promote English language skills’ development and assist Omani students in active English language learning inside and outside the classroom. The practical classroom applications and adaptable learning trajectories developed in this study as well as offered insights for further research can contribute to a deeper understanding of the educational potential of linguistic landscapes in Oman’s higher education context and beyond.

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