LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 14:6 June 2014
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
Editors: B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D.
         Sam Mohanlal, Ph.D.
         B. A. Sharada, Ph.D.
         A. R. Fatihi, Ph.D.
         Lakhan Gusain, Ph.D.
         Jennifer Marie Bayer, Ph.D.
         S. M. Ravichandran, Ph.D.
         G. Baskaran, Ph.D.
         L. Ramamoorthy, Ph.D.
         C. Subburaman, Ph.D. (Economics)
Assistant Managing Editor: Swarna Thirumalai, M.A.

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The Role of English Language in Ethiopia and Its Implication for Teaching:
From Daily Academic Routines to Science and Technology

Mebratu Mulatu Bachore, M.A. in TEFL, Ph.D. Scholar

Abstract

Language is a marker of identity and a tool for representing local values and culture. On the one hand, the right to study one’s own language is now considered a basic human right (Segota 2001). On the other hand, there is an urgently-felt need, particularly among the younger generation, to interact with the global world culture. Universities in Ethiopia are also facing the challenge of achieving internationally recognized academic excellence and status, mainly through the medium of English, while at the same time serving the needs of the local population. The two extremes are not being considered by teachers, officials and researchers in the area. However, this paper focuses on the role of English language in Ethiopia, in relation to the global context. But, it also underscores the need to learn primary education in the local languages, not at the expense of the English language.

The Status and Roles of English in Ethiopia

The present government (EFDR) revived and strengthened the role of English as a medium of instruction. It has been stated that the New Education and Training Policy, in1994, has capitalized the role that English plays in the education system and the recent introduction of English as a subject starting from Grade one and the allocation of greater English contact hours at tertiary level indicate the present government‘s concern and commitment to improve the quality of English (Hailemichael, 1993; Haregwoine, 2008).

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Mebratu Mulatu Bachore, M.A. in TEFL, Ph.D. Scholar
College of Social Science and Humanities
School of Language and Communication Studies
Hwassa University
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