English in Philippine education: Solution or problem?

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Document Type

Book Chapter

Source Title

Philippine English: Linguistic and Literary

First Page

29

Last Page

48

Publication Date

12-1-2008

Abstract

This chapter examines the role of English in Philippine education. It focuses on the arguments for maintaining English as the medium of instruction. From the earliest implementation of English as the medium of instruction policy during the American colonial period, it was already argued that English would be the better medium to give Filipinos access to the knowledge of other civilizations. The most overt and persistent arguments for maintaining English as the medium of instruction involve the supposed advantage of English as a medium for intellectual pursuits, for international communication, and for economic advancement, especially in the current globalizing world environment.

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Disciplines

Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education

Keywords

English language—Philippines; English language—Study and teaching—Filipino speakers; Education, Bilingual--Philippines

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