AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE IMPACT OF NEOLIBERAL POLICIES ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING PRACTICES IN LAHORE

Abstract

The present study reveals the important relationship between neoliberalism and educational framework in Lahore, Pakistan. This study explores how an economic ideology “Neoliberalism” impacts on English language teaching in Lahore, Pakistan. The study further investigates how prevailing Neoliberal policies presented English language teaching as a micro industry. In this study, nature of study is quantitative. After collection of data, analysis of statistical data is presented in tabular and graphs.  This study is based on empirical research to avoid from biasness. A questionnaire based on a likert scale was used as a tool of research to find out the perception of male and female postgraduate English language students and teachers about the impact Neoliberalism on ELT. The results illustrate some similarities and differences in perception of postgraduate students about the impact of Neoliberal policies on English language teaching practices in Lahore. Outcomes of current research work disclose that impact of Neoliberalism is spreading in Lahore, Pakistan at moderate speed. English language learning and teaching becomes more important in Lahore, Pakistan due to the impact of neoliberal policies and Globalization.