Mackenzie, Lee (2021) Linguistic imperialism, English, and development: implications for Colombia. Current Issues in Language Planning, 23 (2). pp. 137-156. ISSN 1466-4208
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Abstract
This article critically analyses the extent to which research in the field of English and development in the global South supports the claim that English can contribute to development. Particular reference is made to the Colombian context, which, along with several other countries in Latin America, has prioritised English language teaching in recent years through a series of initiatives. In doing so this paper highlights domains where English skills may be more or less useful in developing contexts in general and in Colombia more specifically and identifies factors which may influence the role of English in development. To aid in this analysis, this article draws on Phillipson’s (Linguistic imperialism. Oxford University Press, 1992) theory of linguistic imperialism and relevant literature which looks at the role of English and development in the global South. The paper argues that although English may foster development in domains such as employment, trade, migration, and education, this is contingent upon a range of personal and contextual factors including level of Englishand socioeconomic status. It is also argued that, regardless of the contribution that English can make to development, interests in the global North are benefitting from the proliferation of this language in developing contexts.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Additional Information and Comments: | This is an accepted manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in Current Issues in Language Planning on 8th June 2021, available online: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/14664208.2021.1939977 |
| Keywords: | English, development, Colombia, linguistic imperialism, developing, Global South |
| Faculty / Department: | Faculty of Education and Social Sciences > School of Education |
| Depositing User: | Lee Mackenzie |
| Date Deposited: | 05 Oct 2022 08:45 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Nov 2024 13:11 |
| URI: | https://hira.hope.ac.uk/id/eprint/3621 |
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