English language in education and globalization: a comparative analysis of the role of English in Pakistan and China

Haidar, Sham; Fang, Fan

doi:10.1080/02188791.2019.1569892

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“…It gives positive signals for quality education to be promoted in Pakistan after the formal operation of CPEC activities. China and Pakistan have invested a huge amount in CPEC projects that can give prominent support in interaction and educational improvement [40]. The major advantages that are to be gained through CPEC mega projects include energy, defense, infrastructure, technology, and education of local communities [41].…”

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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Its Influence on Perceived Economic and Social Goals: Implications for Social Policy Makers

2019

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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has initiated as a mega project by China and Pakistan to benefit economic growth and free trade. CPEC is in the initial stage, and policymakers and government officials consider CPEC as a “game-changer” for both the countries, as, potentially, it will generate numerous business and employment opportunities for local citizens as well as international outreach. Recently, a plethora of research has discussed both the macro as well as micro level advantages of CPEC, but has only been focused theoretically due to the emerging term. How beneficial the CPEC for a local community, and how it is perceived by the local people is not yet discussed by prior studies. This research fills the gap and examines the potential benefits of CPEC for local citizens of Pakistan. A mixed method approach was adopted to collect the data, as survey through structured questionnaire was conducted with a total of 445 citizens (323 male and 122 female), and a face-to-face interview with 32 citizens (28 male and four female) from the communities living along the CPEC routes. The findings show that, through the development of CPEC, local citizens perceive significant improvement in their lives, particularly the quality of life, better employment opportunities, and poverty reduction, while they have an insignificant perception about environmental protection and quality of education. This research recommends policy makers to build new educational institutions, encourage investors to invest in the industrial sector, and formulate environmental strategies to unleash maximum benefits of CPEC. Moreover, government official and policy makers may create awareness of CPEC projects and their benefits among the communities to get their support.

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Section: Cpec and Social Goalsmentioning

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China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Its Influence on Perceived Economic and Social Goals: Implications for Social Policy Makers

2019

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“…There are studies on the relationship between English language proficiency and the job market and each study emphasizes the Scholars and researchers have attempted to label this strong connection between the English language and globalization under various terms: English as Lingua Franca (Jenkins, 2007), English as International Language (Sharifian, 2009), or World Englishes (Crystal, 2003). So, research on the role of English in Pakistani culture and other creating nations unfolds that this language is utilized as a gateway to enter into prestigious social positions (Coleman, 2010;Haidar and Fang, 2019). Thus, English plays a pivotal role in assessing the suitability of graduates for gaining employment.…”

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The English Language Proficiency as a Global Employment Skill: The Viewpoint of Pakistani Academia

Abbas

Rana

Bashir

et al. 2021

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Purpose of the Study: The current research aims at exploring the need of effective English skill as a global employment skill and its various reasons, as there are various Pakistani institutes which are dedicated to The English language teaching and reinforce its relationship with employability. The importance of the study being conducted in Pakistan becomes more evident as English enjoys the status of the second language in the country. Methodology: Current study uses a mixed-method research design and employs both questionnaires and interviews as research instruments. The questionnaire was administrated on a sample of 392 university students while a sample of 13 informants from university faculty participated in an interview for data collection. Main Findings: The study concludes that the importance of English was associated with increased connectivity due to globalization. The study also concludes that the importance of English for finding jobs and making a career was well-established. To conclude, it can be said that English language proficiency is amongst the top global employment skills in the viewpoint of Pakistani academia. Application of this Study: The study implicates that the importance of English for employment across the globe and a successful career will further lead to the formulation of English Specific courses for different professional and occupational groups in Pakistan. The originality of the Study: There is a scarcity of empirical evidence in terms of the importance of English as an employment skill though English is considered very important as an elite language and a status symbol. The study proposes to fill in the gap by providing empirical evidence, therefore, the research is being conducted to assess the status of English and its importance for global employment skills.

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“…One of the prominent effects of globalization can be seen in consumption patterns (food, clothing, beverages, household chores services, health, education, etc.) of the individual (Haidar & Fang, 2019;Kearney, 2010;Ulucak, Koçak, Erdoğan, & Kassouri, 2020). Globalization makes consumption patterns increasingly similar from one country to another.…”

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The Role of Globalization in Changing Consumption Patterns: A Case Study of Punjab, Pakistan

Jadoon

Javaid

Sherwani

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Purpose of the study: Since the process of globalization is reshaping the thoughts of individuals about the world and creating uniform consumption patterns, the present study is designed to investigate that how globalization is changing the consumption patterns of the people living in Punjab, Pakistan. Methodology: The present study has collected primary data from the three big cities of Punjab, Pakistan. A quantitative research method is applied to carry out results. Both paper-pencil and web-based methods were used to collect data. Using multistage sampling, sophisticated estimation techniques, such as Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) and Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), are applied to obtain the results. Main findings: The results of CFA confirm that the variable globalization is constructed with the help of commerce, information communication and technology (ICT), and education while the variable consumption patterns variable is measured with the help of physiological needs, communication needs, and ethnic household consumption. The results of SEM show that globalization is changing the consumption patterns of the individuals living in Punjab, Pakistan. Application of the study: The outcome of the present study shows that globalization through Multinational Corporations (MNCs), ICT, and education is changing the consumption patterns of individuals. This study draws the attention of policymakers to fix the minimum wage rate for workers working in MNCs and compel MNCs to revise their pricing policy. Novelty/ Originality of the study: The present study is a rare initiative as, to the best of the researcher’s knowledge; there is not even a single study that has considered all the dimensions of globalization and consumption patterns. This study is an important contribution as it fulfils various gaps that exist in the existing literature.

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English language in education and globalization: a comparative analysis of the role of English in Pakistan and China

Cited by 73 publications

References 47 publications

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Its Influence on Perceived Economic and Social Goals: Implications for Social Policy Makers

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and Its Influence on Perceived Economic and Social Goals: Implications for Social Policy Makers

The English Language Proficiency as a Global Employment Skill: The Viewpoint of Pakistani Academia

The Role of Globalization in Changing Consumption Patterns: A Case Study of Punjab, Pakistan

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