The document discusses the teaching of English language in Sudan. It covers the course content for English language teaching, key terms related to English teaching, and the changing status and policies around English in Sudan over time. Specifically, it notes that under British rule in northern Sudan, some primary and intermediate schools taught English, while education was left to missionaries in southern Sudan. It also describes the linguistic diversity in Sudan and how civil wars impacted language policies and the priority given to English teaching between northern and southern regions of the country.

1. English Language TeachingDr.HalaSalih Mohammed NurEnglish Language InstituteUniversity of Khartoum

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3. Course ContentAbbreviations and Acronyms Teaching of English in SudanMethodology of English Language TeachingTeaching Language SkillsTeaching Language SystemsComputer Assisted Language LearningTeaching Young LearnersLearners’ of English LanguageSecond Language Acquisition Assessment and Testing Syllabus DesignLesson Planning

4. TermsESLESOLEFLEALEILELFESPEAPELLEnglish as a Second LanguageEnglish to Speakers of Other LanguagesEnglish as a Foreign LanguageEnglish as an Additional LanguageEnglish as an International LanguageEnglish as a Lingua FrancaEnglish for Specific PurposesEnglish for Academic PurposesEnglish Language Learner

5. Other TermsWorld Englishrefers to the English language as a lingua franca used in business, trade, diplomacy and other spheres of global activity.World Englishesrefers to the emergence of localised or indigenisedvarieties of English, especially varieties that have developed in nations colonised by Great Britainor the United States

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7. Teaching of English Language in Sudan(Problems /Challenges)

8. The Changing Status of English Language in SudanPast, Present and Future.

9. Sudan is a country in northeastern Africa. It is the largest country in Africa.

10. Linguistic diversity is a feature of Sudan.This diversity has become a symbol of multiple identities: religious, cultural, ethnic and Linguistic.It is estimated that there are around 177 languages spoken in Sudan (Abu Manga, 2006).

11. Sudan has been historically both a north-south and an east-west migration crossroad. This factor and other factors like the constant population movement as a result of drought, famine, civil war and emigration from neighboring countries has made Sudan very diverse linguistically.

13. Language PolicyNorthern SudanThe British wanted to create an elite administrative body of Sudanese so they opened some primary, intermediate schools to teach English language.1902 Gordon Memorial Collage was opened. In 1946 it was affiliated with London University. 1934 BukterAlruda teacher training institute was opened.

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16. Language PolicySouthern SudanEducation was left for the missionaries. Very few schools were opened.The situation was very complex, 44 languages were spoken.Arabic was spoken as the lingua franca in many areas. "little money there was for education was spent in the North and southern education became 'the lowest priority in a low-priority area' " (Sandell, 1982

18. The First Civil War

19. The Second Civil WarIn 1983 when President Jafaar Numeri declared the nationwide application of Sharia Laws and revived efforts to impose Arabic language and Islamic themed curriculum in the South. A rebellion broke out which turned into a cancerous civil war that continued for more than twenty years with Sudan's People Liberation Army/Movement (SPLA/M)growing as a major force in the South.

20. Comprehensive Peace Treaty March 2005Chapter 2, article 8 of the CPA stated:2.8 Language2.8.1. All indigenous languages are national languages which shall be respected and developed and promoted.2.8.2. Arabic language is the widely spoken national language in the Sudan.2.8.3. Arabic, as a major language at the national level, and English shall be the official working languages of the national Government business and languages of instruction for higher education.……2.8.5 The use of either language at any level of government or education shall not be discriminated against.

21. The Future of English Language in Sudan?