This paper unfolds into two parts: The first part presents arguments against linguistic imperialism. The relationship between the center countries and the periphery countries is examined by giving specific examples from Turkey. The center countries are namely the USA and England. They produce both language materials and language teaching methodology. The periphery countries are those countries that are dependent on the center countries with respect to materials and methodology. The second part of the paper discusses some proposals to reduce the detrimental influence of linguistic imperialism on language education.
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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Linguistic Imperialism and Foreign/ Second Language Teaching The Possible Effects of ELT on an EFL Society Summary AN ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVE FOR ELT TO MINIMIZE THE DETRIMENTAL EFFECTS OF LINGUISTIC IMPERIALISM Filtering the Knowledge and Adapting it to a Particular Context Making use of the “lingua franca” role of English Analyzing the Extra-linguistic Matters in Language Teaching Developing the Local EFL Materials THE AUTHOR REFERENCES
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foreign language teachinglinguistic imperialismmaterials adaptation and development
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