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Chinese and Saudi English Language Education Policies: A World System Perspective

Syed Md. Golam Faruk
Syed Md. Golam Faruk
   | May 01, 2014
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Published Online: May 01, 2014
Page range: 264 - 271
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rjes-2014-0030
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The paper contends that the English Language Education Policies (ELEP) of a state depend largely on its movement in Wallerstein’s world system. To test the hypothesis, ELEPs of China and Saudi Arabia are compared and found to be similar due to the states’ parallel journey in the world system.

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Linguistics and Semiotics, Theoretical Frameworks and Disciplines, Linguistics, other, Germanic Languages, English
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