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English as a Subtle Technology of Distraction in Postcolonial Contexts: Undoing Linguistic Colonialism by Linguistic Coloniality
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Hamza R'boul – Current Issues in Language Planning, 2025
This paper discusses how the political interplay between English-in-society and English-in-education policy in the Global South(s) facilitates what I term 'English as a subtle technology of policy distraction' in postcolonial spheres that were colonised by languages other than English. 'English as a subtle technology of policy distraction' is…
Descriptors: Postcolonialism, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Language Role
Language Planning and the British Empire: Comparing Pakistan, Malaysia, and Kenya.
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Powell, Richard – Current Issues in Language Planning, 2002
Provides historical context for discussions of language planning in postcolonial societies by focusing on policies that have influenced language in three former British colonies. Suggests British colonialism, along with the emergence of America in the 20th century, is the main reason for the global role played by English today and an indispensable…
Descriptors: Colonialism, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Planning
The Language Situation in Tunisia.
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Daoud, Mohamed – Current Issues in Language Planning, 2001
Describes the current language situation in Tunisia while maintaining a historical perspective that is helpful in understanding how language-related changes have come about, and a prospective view that may illuminate future developments. (Author/VWL)
Descriptors: Arabic, Bilingualism, Colonialism, Diachronic Linguistics