English in Uzbekistan: language ideologies and teaching practices
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Dilia Hasanova
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Nargiza Vokhidova
Abstract
This study examines the evolving role of English in Uzbekistan’s educational institutions within the context of recent educational reforms initiated by President Mirziyoyev to modernize the education system and create a “competitive state” where multilingualism, including English proficiency, is prioritized. The research explores the instrumental functions of English in the aftermath of these reforms and employs theories of language ideologies (LI) to analyze Uzbek EFL teachers’ perceptions of English. Additionally, it investigates how these ideologies influence teaching methodologies and classroom practices. To address the research questions, the study draws on multiple primary data sources, including interviews and observational notes. The findings highlight that the presidential reforms, alongside initiatives by the US Embassy and the British Council, are key drivers promoting the spread of English within Uzbekistan’s educational landscape. Data analysis reveals that these reforms have significantly influenced and reshaped EFL teachers’ language ideologies. Teachers reported adopting pedagogical methods and strategies aimed at preparing students to thrive in a globalized world.
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Artikel in diesem Heft
- Frontmatter
- The globalization of English and the Turkic-speaking countries of the Former Soviet Union: attitudes, policy and implementation
- English in Uzbekistan: language ideologies and teaching practices
- Teaching English in post-Soviet Kazakhstan
- The roles of English in language programmes and public reactions in the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Resemiotising globalisation and elitism: English-written neon signs in Kazakhstani coffee shops and on social media
- Language beliefs, attitudes and practices in contemporary Kyrgyzstan with particular reference to English
- The shifting dynamics of English in local higher education curriculum in Azerbaijan: the role of language policy
Artikel in diesem Heft
- Frontmatter
- The globalization of English and the Turkic-speaking countries of the Former Soviet Union: attitudes, policy and implementation
- English in Uzbekistan: language ideologies and teaching practices
- Teaching English in post-Soviet Kazakhstan
- The roles of English in language programmes and public reactions in the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Resemiotising globalisation and elitism: English-written neon signs in Kazakhstani coffee shops and on social media
- Language beliefs, attitudes and practices in contemporary Kyrgyzstan with particular reference to English
- The shifting dynamics of English in local higher education curriculum in Azerbaijan: the role of language policy
