Assignment On "The Importance of English in Higher Education"

Assignment on
“The importance of English in Higher education”

SUBMITTED TO:
Ms. Shammi Akter

Lecturer
English
SUBMITTED BY
Sayed Al Amri
ID:1911100020
THM 5th Batch
Dept. of Tourism and Hospitality Management
DATE OF SUBMISSION: 23th May, 2020
Introduction : In today's global world and with the help of modern technology, English has
become the most common and dominant language spoken and used both at the national and
international levels. It has been playing a major role in many sectors as medicine, engineering,
politics, economics, international relations, and higher education in particular, the most important
area where English is needed. It has also become a medium of instruction at universities in a large
number of countries, a basic means of second language learning or teaching, an accessing source
of modern knowledge and scientific research, and a means of global communication and earn
living. It is realized nowadays at the level of Higher Education in many countries around the world,
most countries as Germany, Turkey, China, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan,
Australian, India, bangladesh the significance of providing education in English side by side with
their natives. Hence, serious steps have taken to improve the quality of instruction in English at
the administrative, academic, students', publications and research levels. And in order to prove
English language international power, it goes beyond its tertiary. Many English language
proficiency, training and degree programs are managed not only inside but also abroad for
internationalization of higher education to keep it up to date. However, this paper signifies the role
of English in modern education, particularly in higher education sector and the role of modern
technology in promoting English language learning or teaching quality to meet the standards,
communication needs and cultural exchange across the world.
The concept of Education : Education in its general sense is ''a form of learning in which the
knowledge, skills, values, beliefs and habits of a group of people are transferred from one
generation to the next through discussion, teaching, training, and / or research.''
In other words, Education is a process of enlightenment and empowerment through which
individuals can develop their skills and abilities to developing and secure a better quality of human
life.It aims at the growth of body, mind, intellect and soul.It also brings change in behavior and
nurtures good qualities of citizenship like morality, honesty and humanity. And no one can
deny that without education one can't perform successfully in any aspect of life. Education is
normally obtained by learners themselves or by others guidance. Any experience that has a
formative effect on the way one thinks, feels, or acts may be considered educational. Education is
obtained at different ages and levels from childhood up to the end of life. It is always a very
important requirement that can’t be dispensed with anytime.
English is international language and second language in most of the countries : In the present
time, English becomes the most important and vivid means of global communication which
prevents our isolation from the world, and a window to the rapid progress and development
in all spheres of life. It is the most spread and commonly used language among different
nations and individuals worldwide for cultural and educational exchange. In addition, the use of
English language becomes now a must not only at the level of local but global education as well.
Many countries long ago have started making use of English and have even been promoting the
benefit its use for education receivers as globally useful language for further studies in future.
Hence, if students abroad study from a non-English medium, may have problems. Many countries
over the world often organize some special programs in- and outside the country which aim
at increasing learners' number in their own countries. Many scholars and academics are sent out
of their countries in pursuit of higher education and academic degrees, whatever their ages,
cultures or specializations. Special programs of English language training and cultural exchange
are designed to help students and instructors practice the use of English in natively English
speaking communities, as UK, USA, Canada and Australia, etc. to keeping them up-to date
with the modern English spoken worldwide and teaching methods of ESL/EFL ( English as a
Second Language / English as a Foreign Language) . Today, English has multipurpose social and
educational services. It is used as medium of instruction in a large number of universities in the
national and international world. Now, it has realized by all countries the necessity of
providing education to its citizens in English. Every country now demands their governors,
representatives, officials or professionals to draw their students and learners attention to the
language which will be helpful both in improving the standard of one’s living and will directly
or indirectly help to enhance the country’s economy. Because, if education is received in this
medium then it will allow an individual to develop more professionally and will invite chances of
gaining success for respecting the country in the fields of economy, politics, science and
technology, arts, medicine etc.
Modern Technology and English Language Teaching & Learning :

Simply, Technology could be defined as “the systematic application of scientific and other
organized knowledge to practical tasks”. (Moursund & Bielefeldt, 1999). It is implemented to
facilitate peoples' life. The term in fact is loosely used to encompass various computer applications
that are integrated into the learning process. It is a complex, dynamic, and ever-changing part
of our society and the world of today. Computer applications are currently employed in the
field of education to facilitate instruction and learning process. In other words, technology could
be anything that helps us in our life, electronic and non-electronic. Due to the rapid development
of human civilization, life has witnessed huge and over controlled changes in all its aspects
including its educational organizations to keep pace with the changing environment.
Technology has played a vital role in this revolution which is reflected throughout the use
of computer applications in classroom language. In teaching and learning English, a variety
of devices are employed such as radios, TVs, CD players, computers, the internet, electronic
dictionaries, audio cassettes, Power point videos, Skype, DVDs, etc.One of the advantages of
modern technology is the use of Internet and software which has started a new era in all aspects of
our lives, specifically in education. As a result, both English language teaching and learning are
facilitated. Students now learn faster and easier than before by using technology. Computer based
effective teaching and implementation of computational tools offer powerful, interesting and new
ways of providing knowledge to students. Thus teaching in physical classroom becomes now a
dominant form of delivering lectures, instead of the boring traditional teaching styles.technology
helps in making teaching more interesting and productive. Different teaching methods both visual
and auditory are adopted to an effectively teaching English in modern sense. With the spread
and development of English language worldwide, it has been learned and spoken by a large
number of people around the world. As a part of higher education plan to promote its educational
organizations worldwide, it works harder to constantly training and developing their employees,
instructors, and students to the effective and creative use of modern technology. From time to time,
continuing education sections organize and run special training courses and programs to qualifying
instructors on how to use technology and its various applications in their rofessionals. And in order
to update and modernize their teaching styles, various strategies and methods of instruction
are implemented in which technology are applied to meet students' needs in class enhancing
learning new skills and abilities in subject matters, pedagogy, and educational technology.
Internationalization of Higher Education : Internationalization means adopting English as an

international language in Higher
technology, English has played a major role in many sectors as medicine, engineering, business,
scientific research, social sciences and humanities, and Higher Education, in particular, as
medium of instruction. English for academic purposes (EAP), in addition to General English,
and (ESP) English for specific purposes courses are taught to meet learners' different needs in
many universities worldwide side by side with their natives, as in addition to EU (European
Union) countries, such as in Germany, Turkey, Republic of Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam,
Thailand, Indonesia, Mongolia, Japan, Australia and India Furthermore, EAP programs are
especially started at tertiary institutions in the English speaking countries of UK, USA, Canada,
Australia, and New Zealand. must meet language proficiency requirements before starting their
studies. This is usually done in several ways, but the two most common are submission of a
satisfactory English language proficiency exam score (as, TOEFL, IELTS) or completion of a
recognized EAP preparatory program as ‘pathways’ to enroll EAP courses before they study in
university content courses.
In the UK, as example, this is referred to as pre-sessional and in-sessional programming.

North American institutions describe these courses as sheltered and adjunct courses.Sheltered,
or pre-sessional courses, are more often meant to prepare students for general academic study,
whereas in-session courses may well focus on specific disciplines, with the intention of having the
EAP faculty work more closely with the content faculty to deal with the specific language
demands of a certain subject.
Conclusion : No matter being in which country, what medium of instruction is, or what subjects
are studied, English is truly there as an integral part of the studies or education.For
internationalization of higher education, English is not only locally but globally required as source
of accessing students' major knowledge in all fields, communicating with the most reputed
universities worldwide, pursuing a variety of degree programs and finding high-quality jobs
and positions in educational institutions and foreign companies elsewhere.

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Modern Technology and English Language Teaching & Learning :

Internationalization of Higher Education : Internationalization means adopting English as an

In the UK, as example, this is referred to as pre-sessional and in-sessional programming.

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