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Linguistics and the Human Sciences, 2016
The most recent (2009) policy intervention in English language teaching in Sri Lanka – the ‘Speak... more The most recent (2009) policy intervention in English language teaching in Sri Lanka – the ‘Speak English-Our-Way’ movement attempts to ‘indigenize’ English and teach it as a Life-skill. This paper will examine the ideological underpinnings and goals of this movement, what is meant by ‘nationalization’ and the rationale for ‘nationalizing’ a language that has been used in the country for over two centuries. It endeavors to understand and critically interpret the forces driving the movement against the larger context of historical associations with English and contemporary events. Since there are no formal policy documents and academic discussion, the statements issued and the interviews given by the authors of the movement, and the views expressed by its advocates and detractors in the media were used as data. The analysis demonstrates how extralinguistic factors such as the desire to transfer power to the counter-elites and to create a neo-national post-conflict ‘Sri Lankan’ identity impinge on language policy planning.
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The most recent (2009) policy intervention in English language teaching in Sri Lanka – the 'Speak... more The most recent (2009) policy intervention in English language teaching in Sri Lanka – the 'Speak English-Our-Way' movement attempts to 'indigenize' English and teach it as a Life-skill. This paper will examine the ideological underpinnings and goals of this movement, what is meant by 'nationalization' and the rationale for 'nationalizing' a language that has been used in the country for over two centuries. It endeavors to understand and critically interpret the forces driving the movement against the larger context of historical associations with English and contemporary events. Since there are no formal policy documents and academic discussion, the statements issued and the interviews given by the authors of the movement, and the views expressed by its advocates and detractors in the media were used as data. The analysis demonstrates how extralinguistic factors such as the desire to transfer power to the counter-elites and to create a neo-national post-conflict 'Sri Lankan' identity impinge on language policy planning.
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The most recent (2009) policy intervention in English language teaching in Sri Lanka – the 'Speak... more The most recent (2009) policy intervention in English language teaching in Sri Lanka – the 'Speak English-Our-Way' movement attempts to 'indigenize' English and teach it as a Life-skill. This paper will examine the ideological underpinnings and goals of this movement, what is meant by 'nationalization' and the rationale for 'nationalizing' a language that has been used in the country for over two centuries. It endeavors to understand and critically interpret the forces driving the movement against the larger context of historical associations with English and contemporary events. Since there are no formal policy documents and academic discussion, the statements issued and the interviews given by the authors of the movement, and the views expressed by its advocates and detractors in the media were used as data. The analysis demonstrates how extralinguistic factors such as the desire to transfer power to the counter-elites and to create a neo-national post-conflict 'Sri Lankan' identity impinge on language policy planning.
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Ousl Journal, 2009
... The paper is based on student performance at the Grading Test in English] a test which is adm... more ... The paper is based on student performance at the Grading Test in English] a test which is administered on entry to all faculties and departments that mandate English as a compulsoiy requirement. ... Sciences BA in Legal Policy /LLB B.Sc / B.Ed (Sc.) B.Sc (Nursing) B.Sc Dip. ...
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