The Impact of English Language on the Lifestyle and Behavior of Tertiary Level Students in Bangladesh: Case Study Jahangirnagar University

Md. Didar Hossain; Md. Didar Hossain

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Md. Didar Hossain
Md. Didar Hossain

Keywords:

code mixing, code switching, english language in bangladesh, lingua franca

Abstract

Nowadays English language and culture have grabbed every nucleus of almost all the University students in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, English is taught as a compulsory subject in schools, colleges, and in universities i.e. from the primary level to the tertiary level. The students of Jahangirnagar University in Bangladesh are no exception. Here, the students think that using English not only facilitates communication but also help them do well in their future life. Some students think that it is a way to show smartness. Out of all these, the present researcher seeks to find out the impact and influence of the English language on the lifestyle of the tertiary level students in Bangladesh. It also tries to prove the fact that English language is a machine or a tool of domination and power. The paper briefly discusses the origin of English language in the Indian subcontinent and in Bangladesh. It also refers to the works done on the same area by different researchers. Then it provides an overview or an analysis of some questions to sort out the use of English by the students. It finds out in what ways the students use English language. At last, it offers some recommendations and solution to get out of the influence of the English language.

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The Impact of English Language on the Lifestyle and Behavior of Tertiary Level Students in Bangladesh: Case Study Jahangirnagar University. (2013). Global Journal of Human-Social Science, 13(G10), 1-14. https://socialscienceresearch.org/index.php/GJHSS/article/view/698

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