Article Title

Is English a Force for Good or Bad?

Authors

Kitty B. Purgason, Biola UniversityFollow

Keywords

China, EFL, Kuwait, language attitudes, social values, World Englishes

Abstract

A survey of university students in China and Kuwait asked for their opinions about the effects of English on various aspects of their life and world: personal character and morals, material well-being, spiritual or religious development, family ties, local social change, international peace or conflict, and international interpersonal harmony. The results were overwhelmingly positive. Both the literature review and specific comments by some respondents suggest positive effects of English that can be encouraged and negative ones that may be countered through language policy, curriculum and materials, or classroom teachers. I also offer suggestions for future research and classroom teachers.

Recommended Citation

Purgason, Kitty B. (2014) "Is English a Force for Good or Bad?," International Journal of Christianity and English Language Teaching: Vol. 1, Article 6.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.biola.edu/ijc-elt/vol1/iss1/6