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Author Borjian, Maryam.

Title English in Post-Revolutionary Iran / Maryam Borjian.

Imprint Bristol : Multilingual Matters, [2013]

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Description 1 online resource (xviii, 189 pages) : illustrations.
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computer c rdamedia
online resource cr rdacarrier
Series New Perspectives On Language And Education ; 29
New perspectives on language and education ; 29.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note Print version record.
Contents Pt. 1 Theoretical and historical perspectives -- 1. The politics of educational transfers : process, causes and agents -- 2. The history of English in Iran (1836-1979) -- pt. 2 English in post-revolutionary Iran (1979-Present) -- 3. The revolutionary Period (1979-1988) -- 4. The period of reconstruction and privatization (1989-1997) -- 5. The period of global outlook (1997-2005) -- 6. Returning to revolutionary roots (2005-Present) -- 7. Forces from above, forces from below.
Machine generated contents note: The Context -- The Theoretical Debate -- The Framework -- The Purpose -- The Design -- The Organization -- pt. 1 Theoretical and Historical Perspectives -- 1. The Politics of Educational Transfers: Process, Causes and Agents -- National Forces and Educational Transfers -- Subnational Forces and Educational Transfers -- Supranational Forces and Educational Transfers -- Conclusion -- 2. The History of English in Iran (1836-1979) -- English Under the Qajar Dynasty (1836-1925) -- English Under the Pahlavis (1925-1979) -- Conclusion -- pt. 2 English in Post-Revolutionary Iran (1979-Present) -- 3. The Revolutionary Period (1979-1988) -- Introduction -- Education and the Indigenization Movement -- Resisting Linguistic Imperialism -- Marginalization of Subnational Forces -- The West, an Implicit Reference Society -- Conclusion -- 4. The Period of Reconstruction and Privatization (1989-1997) -- Introduction -- The World Bank, a Reference Society -- Implications of Policy Privatization Upon Education -- English in the Period of Reconstruction and Privatization -- Private English Language Institutes, Agents of Internationalization -- Conclusion -- 5. The Period of Global Outlook (1997-2005) -- Introduction -- Partnership With Transnational Organizations -- Transnational Education Model Production and the Expansion of English -- The British Council, Another Reference Society -- The Rise of Professional/Elite ELT Networks -- The Expansion of Private Language Institutes -- Conclusion -- 6. Returning to Revolutionary Roots (2005-Present) -- Introduction -- Education and the Re-indigenization Movement -- Unfavorable Attitudes Towards the British Council -- Unfavorable Attitudes Towards International Publishers -- Private Language Institutes: Unfavorable Policies and Responses -- Subtle Opposition at Universities -- English Departments and ELT Materials -- Low Research Output -- State Ambivalence Towards English -- Conclusion -- 7. Forces From Above, Forces From Below -- Introduction -- Forces From Above -- Forces From Below.
Subject English language -- Study and teaching -- Iran.
English language -- Spoken English -- Iran.
Language policy -- Iran.
English language -- Foreign countries.
Iran -- Languages -- Political aspects.
Anglais (Langue) -- Étude et enseignement -- Iran.
Anglais (Langue) -- Anglais parlé -- Iran.
Anglais (Langue) -- Pays étrangers.
Iran -- Langues -- Aspect politique.
Educational strategies & policy.
LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES -- Linguistics -- General.
EDUCATION / Teaching Methods & Materials / General
English language -- Foreign countries
English language -- Spoken English
English language -- Study and teaching
Language and languages -- Political aspects
Language policy
Iran https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtrYvcVTwChrDqytBvJXd
Engels.
Iran.
Other Form: Print version: 9781847699091 (OCoLC)818716838
ISBN 9781847699107 (electronic bk.)
1847699103 (electronic bk.)
9781847699091
184769909X
9781847699084
1847699081
9781299140820
1299140823
Standard No. AU@ 000053730730
NLGGC 35750495X

 
    
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