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TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IN INDIA AND SAUDI ARABIA
Good afternoon. My name is. I am a graduate student at. The title of my paper
TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IN INDIA AND SAUDI ARABIA
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THESIS STATEMENT
Does Saudi Arabia and India have different approaches to teaching the English language?
Are there social, political and policy differences that affect how these two countries teach English?
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We live in a world affected by a global market. Because of this Saudi Arabia and India must address global issues just like every other nation that wishes to succced. The purpose of this presentation is to review how these nations developed socially and politically to adopt the global language of English. My thesis addresses two questions:
Does Saudi Arabia and India have different approaches to teaching the English language?
And
Are there social, political and policy differences that affect how these two countries teach English?
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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE
ROLE OF EDUCATION
ONE COMMON LANGUAGE
ONE WORLD
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Knowledge is an important tool for addressing critical problems and issues in modern society. EDUCATION has always been the means of transferring knowledge from one generation to another. Education is achieved if there is a common language through which instruction can be delivered. Many disciplines, such as medicine, science and computer science are taught using the common language of English. Through global collaboration many of the world’s problems can be addressed. The common language of English helps all of us to become ONE WORLD.
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WHY INDIA AND SAUDI ARABIA?
English is a second language in both nations.
Multiple languages
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In both nations English is taught and used as a SECOND LANGUAGE. Citizens in both countries use this language to not only communicate with one another but also to communicate with the rest of the world. This is especially important in India because if of many language groups.
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History
Saudi Arabia
Ottoman Empire
Turkish language
Global Influence
Scholarships
India
British colonization
English language
Resistance
Global Influence
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Saudi Arabia in the past used the Turkish second language because of the historical influence of the Ottoman Empire when it ruled the area. Because of the Haj to Mecca many people from Turkey came to Saudi Arabia. As the global market grew following World War 2, Saudi Arabia realized the importance of English for the development of its people and its nation. Therefore educating its citizens with the global language of English was essential for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The government began to award its citizens scholarships to ensure they can interact with western countries.
On the other hand India has a long history with the language of English. India was colonized by the British Empire. The British rulers taught English to Indian workers and servants. Once India gained independence from Great Britain the citizens re-belled against learning English because it was associated with British dominance of their country. India has however accepted the used of English as a second language to compete in the world market place. As you are all aware many American companies outsource their helpdesk operations to India.
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WHY LEARN ENGLISH
Economic and social benefits
Modernization
Keeping up the pace with the rest
Helped business trades with Western world
Collaboration of science and technology
Respect on the world market
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The main reason both countries chose to learn and understand English is because of its social and economical benefits. Both countries underwent a wave of modernization to keep pace with the other leading nations like China, Russia, Japan, and Australia among others. Being able to communicate in English helped both nations enhance their business deals with the U.S and U.K. This was especially true for India's Multi Million infrastructure development programs and Saudi’s large oil deals with the rest of the world. The English language has been a bridge for both nations with the rest of the world. Science and technology is also being enhanced by the collaborations of both these nations through the English language. Since the adoption of the English language both countries have gained a distinctive place and immense respect on the global market. Lets discuss the importance of English language in both nations.
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WHY LEARN ENGLISH IN INDIA
British Colonization
Highly skilled
Enhances business management.
English communication in education.
Second official language
Nurture for enhancement
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India having been ruled by the British for over two centuries has given the Indians easy access to mastering the English language.
Many Indians are skilled in the English language and have won many international awards for creative and comparative literatures For example, an Indian author, Arundhati Roy, won the prestigious Booker prize for her book “The God of Small Things”. Indian proficiency in English has brought honors to many Indian business managers. English is not only for international commerce; it has become increasingly essential for inter-state commerce and communication.
In India, people going from North to South for education or business mostly communicate in English, which has become a link language. Keeping this in mind, the Parliament has also recognized English as an official language in addition to Hindi. English is more nurtured than natured in India. Teachers try to nurture their students so they know what to speak and when. Learning English is enhanced by movies and other entertainment shows where the learners can see how the people interact to give them more confidence to speak English.
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WHY LEARN ENGLISH IN SAUDI ARABIA
Major petroleum exporter
Important to the Arabs
Global requirement
Grasp cultural concepts.
Economic benefits
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Saudi Arabia was bound to learn English by the fact that, it became of the top petroleum exporters, and must adhere to the terms and settings of global commerce and technological activities. Introduction of this foreign language to the Arabs is important. Knowledge of the language has become a global requirement. Being bilingual in reading and writing helps international players grasp linguistic and cultural concepts sooner than their monolingual counterparts. It improves business transactions and encourages sharing ideas leading to the growth of the nation.
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DIFFERENCES
Saudi Arabia
Monotheistic
One language
Monarchy
Low poverty
All schools are government controlled
94.7% literacy rate
India
Polytheistic
Multiple languages
Republic
High poverty
Control and funding from multiple levels
72.1% literacy rate
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Saudi Arabia has one legal religion and one language whereas India allows multiple religions and has many languages
The system of government is different where KSA is ruled by a Monarchy and India is a republic similar to the US
Because of the vast oil resources SA has a low poverty rate whereas India is plagued (afflicted) with high poverty
Saudi Arabia’s government is highly centralized and controls both public and private schools. Education funding and control in India comes from multiple sources.
Saudi Arabia has a much higher literacy rate than India. This is due in part to the many cultural and language barriers that exist in the country.
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Similarities
Both nations have same testing methods (writing).
Oral testing without the writing test is incomplete.
Both the nations use British novels and poems to teach students
Both nations believe English teaching should be more practical than verbal.
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For assessing the English language both countries place a high value on writing tests rather than oral examinations. For example, Saudi children who’s father worked for Aramco could speak English fluently but if they could not pass the written test they were considered failures.
Both countries used novels and poems when teaching English. They they tend to use British literature along with their own nations literature to help students understand
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Both countries originally emphasized rote memorization and learning basic rules of grammar. But today the education methods focus on the usage of the language and the ability to communicate. English is also being taught at earlier grades in Saudi Arabia (2013) as in India.
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SUMMARY
India
Advanced in English
Some places lacking instruction and teachers
Saudi Arabia
Curriculum change 2013
English is mandatory
Cultural differences.
Still more things need to be developed in both nations
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Although India is very much advanced and developed when it comes to the usage of English, there are still some places (rural areas) in North and East India where there is still much to be done to help all students learn English. There are many schools in the states of East India where the students can’t learn English because of the lack of quality teachers.
Saudi Arabia needs to realize the importance of the global language of English and needs to understand that when they communicate with other countries especially in western nations, they need to be fluent in the language of English and using just the basic words to communicate is not enough. Saudi Arabia in 2013 began teaching English in the 4th grade as a require subject using the Cambridge curriculum.
Both nations have very different cultures that impact their approach to teaching English—India with its poverty and caste system often fails to education everyone. Saudi Arabia being primarily a monolingual society has citizens that lacks a desire to learn another language. Both countries must strive to improve their education systems to improve the lives of their people.
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