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Language, Ideology and Power: Language Learning among the Muslims of Pakistan and North India - Hardcover

Rahman, Tariq

 
9780195796445: Language, Ideology and Power: Language Learning among the Muslims of Pakistan and North India

Synopsis

This is the first book-length study of the history of language teaching and learning among South Asian Muslims. It looks at language teaching policies and texts, analysing how they support certain ideologies and, consequently, certain power structures. It argues that, in most cases, people learn language to empower themselves, thereby enabling them to take up powerful jobs.

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Synopsis

This text examines the history of language teaching and learning among South Asian Muslims. It looks at language teaching policies and texts, analyzing how they support certain ideologies and power structures. It argues that most people learn language to empower themselves and obtain powerful jobs.

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