Construction of national identity in SNC based English textbooks in Punjab, Pakistan

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ID19224314
AuthorsDaniel B Lee (0000-0003-2217-9227, The University of Queensland), Amna Fayyaz (0000-0002-4801-2540, Government College Women University Sialkot, corresponding author)
Year2026
Pages1-24
Publication date2026-06-08
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueNational Identities (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1460-8944 • E-ISSN: 1469-9907
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/14608944.2026.2679118
OpenAlexW7163920125
LanguageEN
References cited14

This study investigates how nationalism and identity are constructed in Pakistan’s English textbooks (Grades 1–10) under the Single National Curriculum. It identifies dominant elements promoting Pakistani nationalism, examines how they shape students as ideal citizens, and explores consistently omitted perspectives. Using Critical Discourse Analysis and Visual Grammar, findings show nationalism framed through religious symbolism, military valor, patriotic pride, and glorified figures like Quaid-e-Azam. Citizenship is depicted as loyal, obedient, and devout, suppressing pluralism. Minority voices, marginalized regions, and war losses are excluded. Binary oppositions, emotive language, and imagery dominate, highlighting the urgent need for inclusive curricular reform

Citizenship · Critical discourse analysis · Discourse analysis · Emotive · National identity · Nationalism · Global Education and Multiculturalism · Multilingual Education and Policy · Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East

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