Analyzing the Influence of English in Multilingual Education Systems: Challenges and Opportunities

EasyChair Preprint 14693

Abstract

The increasing influence of English in multilingual education systems presents both challenges and opportunities. This paper examines the role of English in shaping educational outcomes in diverse linguistic environments, analyzing its impact on local languages, cultural identity, and educational equity. The study explores how English as a medium of instruction (EMI) influences academic achievement, access to global knowledge, and social mobility, while also considering the potential erosion of linguistic diversity. Through a comprehensive review of literature and case studies from various regions, the paper identifies key challenges in integrating English into multilingual curricula and offers strategies to balance the promotion of English with the preservation of local languages.

Keyphrases: English influence, linguistic diversity, multilingual education

@booklet{EasyChair:14693,
  author    = {Muskan Khan},
  title     = {Analyzing the Influence of English in Multilingual Education Systems: Challenges and Opportunities},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint 14693},
  year      = {EasyChair, 2024}}