Linguistic Imperialism, English, and Development: Implications for Colombia

Autor/in	Mackenzie, Lee
Titel	Linguistic Imperialism, English, and Development: Implications for Colombia
Quelle	In: Current Issues in Language Planning, 23 (2022) 2, S.137-156 (20 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1747-7506
DOI	10.1080/14664208.2021.1939977
Schlagwörter	Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; English (Second Language); Language Planning; Foreign Countries; Socioeconomic Status; Language Skills; Language Role; Economic Development; Developing Nations; Civil Rights; Language Attitudes; Native Language; Employment Opportunities; Mobility; Immigration; Colombia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Zweitsprachenerwerb; Fremdsprachenunterricht; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Sprachwechsel; Ausland; Socio-economic status; Sozioökonomischer Status; Language skill; Sprachkompetenz; Wirtschaftsentwicklung; Developing country; Developing countries; Entwicklungsland; Bürgerrechte; Grundrechte; Zivilrecht; Sprachverhalten; Berufschance; Beschäftigungschance; Mobilität; Mobilitätsförderung; Kolumbien
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 English and 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. (As Provided).
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