Economisation of English Language Education in Development Contexts

Contributing to our understanding of political economy in language education, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of how contemporary English language teaching has been economised in the context of development seeking to connect English language education and employment.The book is based on a thorough and rigorous analysis of the contemporary policy trend of human capital development in English language education and illustrates how such policy priorities translate into schooling practices in developing societies. English language teaching in mainstream education in Bangladesh serves as a case study for exploring these wider issues. Apart from its theoretical richness and empirical strength, the volume is also guided by critical and ethical commitments, foregrounding questions of equity, inclusion, and justice as they relate to the material promises of English for individuals, groups, and societies. It is written clearly and convincingly, illustrating the broader context of economisation by including specific examples of English language education policy and policy enactment in ‘Southern’ schooling contexts.This book helps us understand contemporary language education policy directions and their practices in developing societies and is an essential resource for academics, researchers, policymakers, and graduate students of language policy, TESOL, and language and development.