ENG506 Final Term Solved Papers Spring 2025

ENG506

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Maha Malik Spring2025

1. Linguistic Imperialism in Phillipson's view

Phillipson sees linguistic imperialism as the dominance of one language (English) over others, maintained through structural and cultural inequalities. It perpetuates English at the expense of other languages, creating dependency and marginalization.

2. European ideology of contempt for other languages

Historically, European colonial powers saw their own languages as superior and treated colonized languages as inferior, primitive, or unsuitable for modernity, justifying their suppression.

3. Two negative effects of globalization of English on other native speakers

Loss of linguistic diversity and erosion of native languages. Cultural homogenization, where local traditions and identity weaken.

4. Five consequences of privileging English in Pakistan

Widening social and economic inequality. Neglect of local languages in education and administration. Creation of an elite English-speaking class. Lower accessibility to opportunities for non-English speakers. Undermining of cultural identity.

5. Imperialistic language policy – explain

A policy that promotes a dominant language (like English) to maintain control, political power, and cultural influence over others.

6. English as a dominant/international language – explain

English is the primary global language of science, trade, diplomacy, and technology, often seen as essential for upward mobility and global communication.

7. Englishization – define

The process of increasing dominance of English in various domains, often replacing or marginalizing local languages.

8. Myth of native speaker as ideal teacher

The false belief that native speakers automatically make better English teachers, ignoring pedagogical skills and cultural understanding.

9. Native speakers of English assume they can teach English – discuss

Many native speakers believe fluency alone qualifies them to teach, often disregarding training in methodology, grammar awareness, and cross-cultural communication.

10. English in Asia – overview

English has expanded rapidly in Asia for trade, education, and diplomacy, but with varied roles—official, second, or foreign language—across countries.

11. Spreading of English in early periods – historical overview

English spread via colonization, missionary work, trade, and later through economic globalization and media dominance.

12. Role of English in colonial education policy

It was used to create a local elite to assist colonial administration, fostering loyalty to colonial powers and alienation from native culture.

13. Current status of English in Japan

English is taught as a foreign language, mainly for business, tourism, and academic purposes; however, proficiency levels vary.

14. Current status of English in the Philippines

English is an official language and widely used in education, government, and media; high proficiency is common.

15. Status of Japanese English

A localized form influenced by Japanese pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar, often called " Engrish" informally.

16. Status of English in Vietnam

English is a key foreign language, essential for trade and international relations; its importance has increased since economic reforms.

17. Teaching and learning of English in Singapore

English is the main medium of instruction and an official language; it is central to the bilingual policy with mother tongues.

Q18. Bilingual Chinese primary school – when and where opened?

The first bilingual Chinese primary school opened in Singapore in the late 19th century.

19. Chinese is emerging as a global language – support with facts and figures

Mandarin has over a billion speakers; China's economic rise has increased demand for Chinese in trade, technology, and diplomacy.

20. Two characteristics of Chinese English grammar

Omission of plural markers and articles. Simplified tense system.

21. Development of Chinese English (chapter-based)

It evolved through contact between English and Chinese during trade, colonialism, and modernization, producing localized forms.