Imperialism in the field of language

Author: Robert PHILLIPSON
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: The content of this book is primarily based on the definition, historical causes, and analysis of language policies and their impact on English teaching in the field of linguistic imperialism. The book consists of ten chapters. Chapter 1 introduces the background, clarifying the main purpose and structure of the book. In Chapter 2, the author categorizes countries where English is spoken as a native language as core English-speaking countries. Chapter 3 explains the definitions of the terms used in the book, laying the theoretical foundation. Chapters 4, 5, and 6 provide an in-depth analysis of the formation of linguistic imperialism in English. In Chapter 7, the author critiques five widely accepted beliefs about English learning, pointing out that these beliefs are actually based on maintaining the dominance of core English-speaking countries over peripheral English-speaking countries. In Chapter 8, the author shifts the focus to practical English teaching, highlighting the dangers of separating English teaching from society. Chapter 9 records various arguments about linguistic imperialism in the field of language. In the last chapter, the author proposes recommendations for English teaching. The target readers of this book include foreign language teachers, researchers in foreign language teaching theory, graduate students, or individuals at all levels who are interested in research in this field.