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Publication Date: 2009-Jun
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English as an Islamic Language: A Case Study of Pakistani English
Mahboob, Ahmar
World Englishes, v28 n2 p175-189 Jun 2009
In this paper we will explore the nature of English as it is used in one Muslim country and argue that, far from being a colonizing language, English used in Pakistan reflects Islamic values and embodies South Asian Islamic sensitivities. Through analysis of the current discourses on the politics of the English language and a study of Pakistani English, a framework is developed that can be used to study the relationship between Islam and English in other contexts.
Descriptors: Muslims, Foreign Countries, Islam, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Language Usage, Values, Discourse Analysis, Politics, Language Variation, Guidelines, Language Research, Case Studies
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Pakistan
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