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ABSTRACT
Glossary
Contents
I. Introduction 13
1.1. English for social development and social respect 14
1.2. English in the job market 15
1.3. English for Higher Studies 16
1.4. Significance of the study 18
1.5. Research Questions 20
II. Literature review 22
2.1. The Expansion of English 22
2.2. Power of English 27
2.3. Spread and demand of English as a global language 28
2.4. Social Value of English throughout the World 29
2.5. English in the international job market 32
2.6. English for Higher Education for Worldwide Perspective 36
2.7. English in Bangladesh 37
2.8. English as a Foreign/Second Language in Bangladesh 38
2.9. The Social Value and Social Respect of English of Bangladesh 38
2.10. Importance of English in the job market of Bangladesh 40
2.11. Universities offer higher education in Bangladesh 42
2.12. English and Higher Education in Bangladesh 43
III. Methodology 46
3.1. Qualitative Research 46
3.2. Semi-Structured Interviews 47
3.3. Ethical Issues 48
3.4. Participants 49
3.5. Data Analysis 51
3.6. Pilot Project 52
3.7. Limitations 53
3.8. Summary of the methodology chapter 53
IV. Results and Discussion 55
4.1. Overview of Findings 55
4.2. Community - Social Perception and Social Development 55
i. Social Perception 56
ii. Social Development 57
4.3. Jobs - Government and Private Sector 59
i. Government Sector 59
ii. Private Sector 60
4.4. Higher Education - Public University and Private University 61
i. Public University 62
ii. Private University 63
4.5. Summary of Findings 64
V. Conclusion 65
5.1. Overview 65
5.2. Summary of the Thesis Findings 65
5.3. Conclusions Based on the Findings 66
5.4. Impact of the Study 68
5.5. Strengths, Weaknesses and Limitation of the Study 69
5.6. Implications 70
5.7. Recommendations 71
5.8. Summary 72
VI. References 73
VII. APPENDICES 91
7.1. Appendix A. Conceptual Frame Work of the Thesis 91
7.2. Appendix B. Final Interview Questions 97
7.3. Appendix C. Table of Participants Details (Anonymous) 101
7.4. Appendix D. Consent Form for Participation in the Research Study 104
7.5. Appendix E. Interview Premises Permission Approval Letter 110
7.6. Appendix F. Sample Interview Transcript (with Coding) 111