The policy and practice of English medium of instruction (EMI) in Pakistani universities. (2018)
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- Book
- Title:
- The policy and practice of English medium of instruction (EMI) in Pakistani universities. (2018)
- Main Title:
- The policy and practice of English medium of instruction (EMI) in Pakistani universities
- Further Information:
- Note: By Humaira Irfan.
- Authors:
- Irfan, Humaira
- Contents:
- Intro; Table of Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgement; Abbreviations; Chapter One; 1.1 The Linguistic Profile of Pakistan; 1.2 The Context of the Study; 1.3 The Framework of the Research; 1.4 Research Questions; 1.5 Aims and Objectives; 1.6 Significance of the Study; Chapter Two; Introduction; 2.1 The Policy on Language in Education; 2.1.1 Language Policy and Implementation; 2.2 Language Policy and Practice in Pakistan; 2.2.1 Influences on Language Policy and Practice in Pakistan; 2.3 Language Policies Favouring English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI) 2.3.1 Higher Education in Language Policies2.4 Attitudes towards various Languages in Higher Education in Pakistan; 2.4.1 Attitudes towards English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI); Chapter Three; Introduction; 3.1 External Influences on the Status and Role of English in Pakistan; 3.1.1 The Globalisation of English; 3.1.2 Linguistic Imperialism; 3.1.3 English as a Lingua Franca; 3.1.4 World Englishes (WEs); 3.1.5 English in South Asia; 3.2 Internal Influences on the Status and Role of English; 3.2.1 Emergence of Pakistani English (PakE); 3.2.2 The Indigenisation of English in Pakistan 3.2.3 Models of EnglishChapter Four; Introduction; 4.1 English Language Teaching (ELT) in Pakistani Institutions; 4.2 The English Language Curriculum; 4.2.1 Curriculum in Pakistan; 4.3 Teaching Methodology; 4.3.1 Teaching Methodology in Pakistan; 4.4 English Language Assessment; 4.4.1 Traditional Tests versusIntro; Table of Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Acknowledgement; Abbreviations; Chapter One; 1.1 The Linguistic Profile of Pakistan; 1.2 The Context of the Study; 1.3 The Framework of the Research; 1.4 Research Questions; 1.5 Aims and Objectives; 1.6 Significance of the Study; Chapter Two; Introduction; 2.1 The Policy on Language in Education; 2.1.1 Language Policy and Implementation; 2.2 Language Policy and Practice in Pakistan; 2.2.1 Influences on Language Policy and Practice in Pakistan; 2.3 Language Policies Favouring English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI) 2.3.1 Higher Education in Language Policies2.4 Attitudes towards various Languages in Higher Education in Pakistan; 2.4.1 Attitudes towards English as the Medium of Instruction (EMI); Chapter Three; Introduction; 3.1 External Influences on the Status and Role of English in Pakistan; 3.1.1 The Globalisation of English; 3.1.2 Linguistic Imperialism; 3.1.3 English as a Lingua Franca; 3.1.4 World Englishes (WEs); 3.1.5 English in South Asia; 3.2 Internal Influences on the Status and Role of English; 3.2.1 Emergence of Pakistani English (PakE); 3.2.2 The Indigenisation of English in Pakistan 3.2.3 Models of EnglishChapter Four; Introduction; 4.1 English Language Teaching (ELT) in Pakistani Institutions; 4.2 The English Language Curriculum; 4.2.1 Curriculum in Pakistan; 4.3 Teaching Methodology; 4.3.1 Teaching Methodology in Pakistan; 4.4 English Language Assessment; 4.4.1 Traditional Tests versus Performance-based Tests; 4.4.2 English Language Assessment in Pakistan; 4.4.3 The Washback Effect of Examinations; 4.5 Teacher Education in Pakistan; 4.6 Language Anxiety and Achievement; 4.6.1 Motivation and Language Acquisition; 4.6.2 Model of Motivation; 4.6.3 Clement et al. (1977) Chapter Five5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Research Design; 5.3 Quantitative Research; 5.3.1 Research Instrument: Questionnaires; 5.3.2 Construction of the Questionnaires; 5.4 Clustering of the Main Themes; 5.4.1 Themes related to the Importance of English; 5.4.2 Themes related to Postgraduate Students' Perceptions of the Uses of English; 5.4.3 Themes emerging from university teachers' views about their uses of English; 5.4.4 Emerging Themes related to Perceptions of Language Problems Arising from Using English as the Medium of Instruction 5.4.5 Emerging Themes related to Perceptions of Pakistani English (PakE)5.5 Qualitative Research; 5.5.1 Research Instrument: The Focus Group Interview; 5.5.2 Construction of the Focus Group Interviews; 5.6 Piloting; 5.6.1 Administration of the Questionnaires; 5.6.2 Time for the Completion of the Questionnaire; 5.6.3 Identification of Ambiguities and Revision of Questions; 5.7 Validity and Reliability of Research Instruments; 5.8 Ethical Considerations; 5.9 Recruitment of Population for the Research; 5.10 Profile of Pakistani Universities Used in the Field Study … (more)
- Publisher Details:
- Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
- Publication Date:
- 2018
- Copyright Date:
- 2018
- Extent:
- 1 online resource (xvi, 251 pages), illustrations
- Subjects:
- 378.5491
Language and education -- Pakistan
Education, Higher -- Pakistan
English language -- Study and teaching (Higher) -- Pakistan
Language and education
English language -- Study and teaching (Higher)
Education, Higher
EDUCATION / Higher
Pakistan
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1527526909 - Related ISBNs:
- 1527508900
9781527508903 - Notes:
- Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages [193]-226).
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