Abstract: On a daily basis, individuals tend to make inferences about how language is used and how the users of these languages are able to communicate their norms, values, geographical regions, belief systems etc. These attitudes towards specific languages and the people who speak them can be positive or negative. Keeping in view the negative attitudes in the Middle Eastern countries towards English language, there is a need for assessing this area. The present study used a survey research design with a sample size of 50 sociolinguists. Data collection was done using a survey questionnaire. Bar charts and graphs were used for data analysis. The results showed that English language should be promoted for fostering cultural awareness, for promotion socioeconomic development, promoting peace with the western world and for initiating technological advancements and advanced levels of knowledge sharing with the western worlds.
Keywords: Sociolinguistics, Middle East, English Language Education.
Title: Sociolinguistics and Promotion of English Language Education in the Middle East
Author: Mouza Al Obaid
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3164 (online), ISSN 2348-3156 (Print)
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