Tag Archives: Pakistan

2009_Pakistan_SwatValley Tyranny of Poverty

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Muhammad Ali Khan

Ingrid briefly mentioned Zubeida Mustafa’s new book Tyranny of Language in Education: The Problem and its solution recently. Since then, we’ve had numerous enquiries about the book here on Language-on-the-Move, and I’m pleased to offer a review and more information … Continue reading →

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condemned to silence ظلم زبان

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Ingrid Piller

Persian translation of my recent post about the tyranny of language and inclusive linguistic practices. Translated by Manouchehr Kouhestani. همکار ما در کراچی، محمد علی خان، مرا از وجود کتابی که به نظر بسیار جذاب می‌رسد آگاه کرده است، کتابی … Continue reading →

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condemned to silence Tyranny of Language

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Ingrid Piller

Our contributor in Karachi, Md. Ali Khan, has alerted me to what seems to be a fascinating book: The Tyranny of Language in Education by Zubeida Mustafa published by Ushba Books. I’d love to read the book but trying to … Continue reading →

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Private school in Machar, Karachi; Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/altamash/55241317/ Language, education and poverty

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Muhammad Ali Khan

Last year the British Council initiated a dialogue about language policy and particularly language-in-education policy in Pakistan, and their report was recently published. The introduction includes the following two statements: The report […] is the result of two visits made … Continue reading →

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The textbook wall by Ambreen The textbook wall

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Muhammad Ali Khan

Have you ever felt a wall of textbooks around you, obstructing your vision and thinking, rather than widening your horizon? That’s how one of my research participants, let’s call him Basil, described his educational experience to me. He felt that … Continue reading →

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