This document summarizes a research proposal that investigates the impact of English language proficiency on the transmission and transgression of identity among Bangladeshi graduates. The study uses a mixed-methods approach including questionnaires to examine how English proficiency affects the use of the local Bengali language and culture. The findings indicate that increased English use may endanger the local language and culture by promoting a mixed language. The significance of the research is that it sheds light on the effects of colonialism and globalization on Bangladeshi identity and culture through the spread of English.

1. English language
proficiency as the
standard: Identity
transmission and
transgression among
Bangladeshi graduates
A BRIEF LITERATURE REVIEW
PRESENTATION
Name: Most. Syma Siam

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Recommendations
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Significance and
Conclusion
Conceptual
Framework
Background of
the studies
Research
Methodology
Research
Findings
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3. ✳ Many studies funded by the British Council, and some other investigations, that embraced
a post-colonial perception, however, have made claims against the benefits of English for
the university graduates (Bedi, 2019).”
✳ “The language setting of post-colonial Bangladesh has been influenced by the colonial
language legacy (Alam, 2010).”
✳ “The people of this continent have been accustomed to English language given the
colonial history of more than 200 years (Pennycook & Candlin, 2017).”
✳ “In the post-colonial era, English has become an essential second language (Rahman &
Singh, 2020). Due to the demand of globalisation, Bangladesh has become a part of the
neoliberal economy (Anwaruddin, 2013). English is used in higher education and
international business (Rahman & Lah, 2019; Imam, 2005). As Bangladesh is a
developing country, it is effectively engaged in the neoliberal economy in the name of
globalisation (Muhammad, 2015). For instance, Sekhar (2012) asserts that English is a
colonial language that encourages a neoliberal governmental agenda, and the colonial
language would drive economic benefits. Some studies have regarded English as a “killer
language”, arguing that the colonial language has the potential to wipe out other less vital
languages (Crystal, 2000; Nettle & Romaine, 2000; Simons, 2019).”
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDIES

4. ✳ The adaptation of English is causing mother tongues to lose their purity, and
morphological blending has negatively impacted the lexical compositions of
regional languages.
✳ “The Bengali culture is affected due to English language practice at home,
especially when pure Bengali culture is blended with western culture (Rahman
et al., 2019).”
✳ “The educated and elite social groups do not use their mother tongue at home
because they perceive their westernised lifestyle as superior to that of the
locals. They use English as a medium of communication at home and send
their children to the English-medium institutions (Islam & Shukran 2018;
Rahman & Singh, 2020; Sultana, 2018;).”
✳ The speakers of these local languages are dismayed by the persistent
acceptance of the colonial language. English is used as the monopolistic
language in the international trade (Ahmad et al., 2018).
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDIES

5. ✳ This study is grounded in the concepts of the impact of English language
proficiency (ELP) on the transmission and transgression of identity in
language and culture among Bangladeshi graduates.
✳ Many studies funded by the British Council, and some other investigations,
that embraced a post-colonial perception, however, have made claims
against the benefits of English for the university graduates (Bedi, 2019).
✳ The language setting of post-colonial Bangladesh has been influenced by the
colonial language legacy (Alam, 2010).
✳ The people of this continent have been accustomed to English language
given the colonial history of more than 200 years (Pennycook & Candlin,
2017).
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK THAT
THE STUDIES EMPLOYED

6. ✳ In the post-colonial era, English has become an essential second
language (Rahman & Singh, 2020).
✳ Due to the demand of globalisation, Bangladesh has become a part
of the neoliberal economy (Anwaruddin, 2013).
✳ English is used in higher education and international business
(Rahman & Lah, 2019; Imam, 2005).
✳ As Bangladesh is a developing country, it is effectively engaged in the
neoliberal economy in the name of globalisation (Muhammad, 2015).
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK THAT
THE STUDIES EMPLOYED

7. ✳ The study employs a triangulation research design and a mixed-
methods technique. In order to ensure that the quantitative and
qualitative data are given equal weight, the triangulation was created
with a convergence model.
✳ Qualitative Research
1. Grounded theory
2. Phenomenology
3. Case study
METHODOLOGIES THAT THE
RESEARCH EMPLOYED

8. ✳ Quantitative Research
1. Descriptive
✳ Mixed Methods
1. Explanatory sequential
METHODOLOGIES THAT THE
RESEARCH EMPLOYED

9. ✳ To what extent does English language proficiency among
Bangladeshi graduates contribute to the imbalance between job
applicants and job vacancies?
✳ How does the adoption of English-medium education and the
practice of western culture affect the Bengali language and
culture in Bangladesh?
✳ Does the perception of English language proficiency promote
identity transmission or transgression among Bangladeshi
graduates, and how does this affect language use?
RESEARCH QUESTIONS

10. 1. The local language of Bangladesh is in danger as English is being used more
and more in various spheres of life, including the private sector, technology, and
elementary school instruction.
MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE
STUDIES

11. 2. The younger generation in Bangladesh is being reshaped into a new identity
that emphasizes English as their native-like language, which presents a serious
threat to the survival of the indigenous tongue and could lead to a language shift.
MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE
STUDIES

12. 3. As other languages are mixed with the mother tongue in Bangladesh, the local
language is becoming polluted and is losing its standard form.
MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE
STUDIES

13. 4. FM This tendency of language pollution is being accelerated by radio hosts,
television presenters, celebrities, the wealthy, and students trained at English-
medium institutions.
MAJOR FINDINGS OF THE
STUDIES

14. 1. In order to raise awareness of the need to embrace international languages like
English while preserving local languages, policymakers, educators, and the
general public should be informed about the impact of ELP on local languages
and cultures.
2. Future studies ought to inquire into intergenerational language change and how
graduates of Islamic English-based universities perceive ELP, taking into account
the study’s limitations.
3. Graduating students in Bangladesh should be made aware of how ELP affects
regional languages and cultures in order to motivate them to learn English while
preserving their own.
4. To lessen the adverse effects of ELP on Bangladeshi culture and identity,
employers in Bangladesh should consider the need to promote and preserve local
languages and cultures when hiring graduates.
RECOMMENDATIONS

15. The research proposal focuses on the significance of English language proficiency (ELP) for
Bangladeshi graduates, particularly in the context of globalization and job security. The study
aims to investigate whether the perception of ELP promotes identity transmission or
transgression and how Bangladeshi graduates deal with the local Bengali language with
English as an international language. The research design uses a mixed-method approach
with a triangulation research design and a convergence model. The study collects data
through questionnaires from 60 respondents, consisting of three groups of graduates
according to educational qualifications, income level, and living places. The study’s findings
indicate that ELP may be disadvantageous to the local culture and results in the use of mixed
languages. The research proposal’s significance lies in shedding light on the impact of ELP on
the Bangladeshi culture and identity, which has been affected by colonialism and
globalization. The study’s findings could inform policymakers, educators, and the wider public
about the need for preserving local languages and cultures while also embracing international
languages such as English. Additionally, the study could contribute to the ongoing debate
about the role of English as a global language and its impact on local languages and cultures.
SIGNIFICANCE AND CONCLUSION