RETHINKING BOUNDARIES: INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO MULTIDISCIPLINARY EXPLORATION IN TEACHING ENGLISH

Abstract

As the boundaries between disciplines blur in an increasingly interconnected world, English language teaching (ELT) must evolve to prepare learners not only as effective communicators but as critical thinkers, global citizens, and creative problem-solvers. This chapter explores how innovative, multidisciplinary approaches can enrich English education, making it more dynamic, contextual, and relevant. Drawing on theories from education, linguistics, cognitive science, and curriculum studies, this chapter outlines pedagogical frameworks, instructional strategies, and real-world applications that illustrate the power of crossing disciplinary lines in English instruction.