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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Recommended Citation
Bernardo, A. I. (2008). English in Philippine education: Solution or problem?. Philippine English: Linguistic and Literary, 29-48. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/558
Disciplines
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education
Keywords
English language—Philippines; English language—Study and teaching—Filipino speakers; Education, Bilingual--Philippines
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