Comparing Pakistani Graduates' Preferences for American Versus British English
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https://doi.org/10.62345/Keywords:
World English, Language Preferences, Pakistani Graduates, American English, British English, GlobalizationAbstract
This study investigates the language preferences of Pakistani graduates, revealing a significant shift towards American English despite the country's historical background of British English due to colonization. A survey of 500 students from the University of Gujrat and GIFT University Gujranwala shows a growing preference for American English, attributed to the global spread of American media and the United States' status as a superpower. This study contributes to World English, highlighting the dynamic nature of language preferences in a globalized world. The research is essential as it informs language teaching and learning policies in Pakistan, provides insights for curriculum development, and sheds light on the impact of globalization on language attitudes, ultimately bridging the gap between language instruction and real-world communication demands of Pakistan to pace with the world.
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