English in Uzbekistan
Language Ideologies and Teaching Practices
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4832435 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Dilia Hasanova (Writing, Research and Discourse Studies (WRDS) , 8166 The University of British Columbia , 1874 East Mall , Vancouver , BC , V6T 1Z4 , Canada), Nargiza Vokhidova (The English Language , The University of World Economy and Diplomacy , Mustakillik Ave. 54 , Tashkent , 100007 , Uzbekistan) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 2025 |
| Issue | 294 |
| Pages | 11-30 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of the Sociology of Language (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0165-2516 • E-ISSN: 1613-3668 |
| Publisher | Walter de Gruyter GmbH (PUBLISHER • DE) |
| DOI | 10.1515/ijsl-2024-0117 |
| OpenAlex | W4411398530 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 21 |
This study examines the evolving role of English in Uzbekistan's educational institutions within the context of recent educational reforms initiated by President Mirziyoyev to modernize the education system and create a "competitive state" where multilingualism, including English proficiency, is prioritized. The research explores the instrumental functions of English in the aftermath of these reforms and employs theories of language ideologies (LI) to analyze Uzbek EFL teachers' perceptions of English. Additionally, it investigates how these ideologies influence teaching methodologies and classroom practices. To address the research questions, the study draws on multiple primary data sources, including interviews and observational notes. The findings highlight that the presidential reforms, alongside initiatives by the US Embassy and the British Council, are key drivers promoting the spread of English within Uzbekistan's educational landscape. Data analysis reveals that these reforms have significantly influenced and reshaped EFL teachers' language ideologies. Teachers reported adopting pedagogical methods and strategies aimed at preparing students to thrive in a globalized world
English language · Geography · Ideology · Mathematics education · Multilingualism · Pedagogy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning · Multilingual Education and Policy · Psychology · Second Language Learning and Teaching
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |