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British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1983
The role of English and English instruction in Portugal is outlined. Although English is growing in importance, French is still more commonly studied as a second language in Portugal. English instruction within the education system, English teacher supply and training, the role of the British Council in teacher training, availability of English…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Role
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1980
The role of English and English instruction in Norway is reviewed. English is important in many of Norway's industries and most Norwegians speak or understand some English. Within the education system, English instruction is introduced around the age of 11. The role of English instruction within the education system, English examinations, English…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Role
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1982
The role and status of English instruction in Greece is outlined. The role of English and English language instruction in the country as a whole, English instruction within the educational system, availability and training of English teachers, textbook selection and use, educational administration of English teaching, English instruction…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1982
The role and status of English instruction in Korea is outlined. The role of English in Korea as a whole, English instruction within the educational system, language teacher training, textbook use, educational administration, educational development and planning, English instruction outside of the educational system, British and American support…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1983
The role of English and the status of English language instruction is reported for Burma, Cyprus, Czechoslovakia, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Lesotho, New Zealand, Pakistan, Qatar, and Malaysia. The profile for each country contains a summary of English instruction within and outside of the educational system, teacher supply and qualifications,…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1981
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Venezuela discusses the status of English in society and in the educational system. It also gives an account of Venezuelan political, economic, and social life. A description is given of the education system and reforms that have been proposed for nursery school through higher education.…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1979
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Sri Lanka examines the role of English in society and in the educational system. English is described as a necessary but not official language; within the educational system, a conflict is noted between official policy and the desires of the population. The English language curriculum is…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1981
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Mexico examines the role of English in society and in the educational system. It is noted that the extent to which English is used in Mexico is affected by the country's proximity to the United States. The educational system is described, with emphasis on English instruction which begins…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedSiegel, Jeff – World Englishes, 1989
Traces the history of English in Fiji, especially in relation to education. The role of English in interethnic communication and as a language of wider communication with the outside world is discussed, and features of Fiji English, a local language variety, are described. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Anthropological Linguistics, Dialect Studies, Educational History, Educational Policy
Peer reviewedHuebner, Thom – World Englishes, 1989
Reviews the history of English and education in the Samoas. Discussion focuses on the social, political, economic, and educational factors that relate to levels of English and native language literacy in the two Samoas, and that help to explain the decline of native language literacy in American Samoa over the past several years. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Educational History, English, Foreign Countries, Language of Instruction
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1979
The role and status of English instruction in Iraq is outlined. The role of English in Iraq as a whole, English instruction within the educational system, teacher qualifications, instructional materials, English instruction outside the educational system, British and American support for English instruction in Iraq, and the status of English…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
Burdines Dept. Stores, Miami, FL. – 1980
Reports on the role of English and English instruction in 10 countries are updated. Recent developments in literature instruction are reported for Austria, Bangladesh, Cyprus, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Israel, the Netherlands, Thailand, and Tunisia. Among the topics summarized are the role of English instruction in the educational systems of…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Role
Burdines Dept. Stores, Miami, FL. – 1983
The role and status of English and English instruction in Kuwait are summarized. English is taught as a compulsory subject in intermediate and secondary schools and is a medium of instruction at the university level. English plays an important role in Kuwait's education, science, technology, and commerce. The status of English instruction within…
Descriptors: Curriculum, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Higher Education
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1983
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Morocco discusses the role of English within Moroccan society and within the educational system. The status of English as the second foreign language is noted, and the role of English in higher levels of education, from the second cycle of secondary school through university and vocational…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div. – 1983
This profile of the English language teaching situation in Egypt examines the role of English in society and in the educational system. The status of English as the main foreign language and as the medium of instruction in a small number of influential schools is discussed as well as the extent and content of the university English course. Also…
Descriptors: Educational Policy, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Instructional Materials
