Expansion and Improvement of English Language in Scientific Domain with Respect to Globalization and Related Criticisms (A Case study)

Abstract

The present paper focuses on the topic of English language teaching and its widespread uses in the country’s educational system, especially in the domain of science. Concerning the issue of globalization and the spread of communications in all areas, it seems that the need for an international language is felt more than ever. In this regard, the science domain has not been an exception and has entered the course of globalization concurrent with the world. The current case study conducted on 20 students of Anthropology studying at the University of Tehran, investigates two main problems. First, students’ degree of satisfaction with the education presented by schools and universities, and their opinion about the English courses in Iran. In this article, we tried to capsulate their true ideas and suggestions for improving the teaching system of the English language in schools and universities according to their experiences. Second, we examined their feedback on the criticisms and disagreements against language expansion, such as linguistic imperialism and subtractive bilingualism.

Keywords: Expansion of English Language, Globalization, linguistic imperialism, Subtractive Bilingualism, Mother Tongue and Culture

DOI: 10.7176/JLLL/82-03

Publication date:October 31^st 2021