English as Medium of Instruction
ENGLISH AS MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION IN THE NEW GLOBAL
Asst.Prof.Chincholkar.B.B
Dept.Of English.
Rajarshi Shahu College, Parbhani
Abstract
The English language is continuing to establish itself as a global lingua franca in a period of unprecedented globalisation. In the last decade educational systems worldwide have shown interest in the adoption of English as a medium of instruction.
This paper argues that failure to achieve satisfactory educational outcomes when teaching through English are commonplace in certain countries and some Indian states.
Introduction
The choice of English has been viewed from different perspectives. For some, it is part of a steadily developing socio-economic conspiracy. For others, it relates to the need to have a single common utilitarian language. English is viewed as the language which will be increasingly used to serve the demands of the globalizing economies In terms of number of speakers, English is forecast to be in fourth place by 2050,following the Chinese, Hindi/Urdu and Arabic languages. However, in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, its first position as a lingua franca for socioeconomic development over the next one hundred years is in little doubt. It is viewed as an essential lever for success in the globalizing economies, and thus it carries the mantle of `the language of power ', just as others such as Latin, have done so in certain regions in the past. English has taken root in science, business, and new key professional domains where it has recently been driven by various forms of e-commerce and outsourcing. English as medium of instruction
English is being widely developed on two levels. Firstly, it is being increasingly introduced earlier, and more extensively, in the form of language teaching. Secondly, it is replacing other languages as a medium of instruction. An English-medium education system is one that uses English as the primary medium of instruction – in particular where
Asst.Prof.Chincholkar.B.B
Dept.Of English.
Rajarshi Shahu College, Parbhani
Abstract
The English language is continuing to establish itself as a global lingua franca in a period of unprecedented globalisation. In the last decade educational systems worldwide have shown interest in the adoption of English as a medium of instruction.
This paper argues that failure to achieve satisfactory educational outcomes when teaching through English are commonplace in certain countries and some Indian states.
Introduction
The choice of English has been viewed from different perspectives. For some, it is part of a steadily developing socio-economic conspiracy. For others, it relates to the need to have a single common utilitarian language. English is viewed as the language which will be increasingly used to serve the demands of the globalizing economies In terms of number of speakers, English is forecast to be in fourth place by 2050,following the Chinese, Hindi/Urdu and Arabic languages. However, in an increasingly interconnected and interdependent world, its first position as a lingua franca for socioeconomic development over the next one hundred years is in little doubt. It is viewed as an essential lever for success in the globalizing economies, and thus it carries the mantle of `the language of power ', just as others such as Latin, have done so in certain regions in the past. English has taken root in science, business, and new key professional domains where it has recently been driven by various forms of e-commerce and outsourcing. English as medium of instruction
English is being widely developed on two levels. Firstly, it is being increasingly introduced earlier, and more extensively, in the form of language teaching. Secondly, it is replacing other languages as a medium of instruction. An English-medium education system is one that uses English as the primary medium of instruction – in particular where
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