The impact of globalization and information technology on language education policy in Turkey

Murat Hismanoglu
2012 Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences  
Globalization and information technology have affected foreign language teaching policy in Turkey. Because English is used as a lingua franca for advancing international trade, business, and economics as well as obtaining information and conducting research all over the world, Turkey has attributed importance to English language teaching with the aim of adapting to globalization process and the EU standards. The fast-growing information technology has also contributed to restructuring English
more » ... nguage teaching policy in our country. The renewal of English language curricula of primary schools, revision of English language teacher training curricula of education faculties and establishment of computer laboratories with internet access in schools are concrete indicators of the effect of information technology on language teaching in Turkey.
doi:10.1016/j.sbspro.2011.12.115 fatcat:cwcvpjjqnzcudo5t5cvsywwzfe