Hegemony of English Language: An Analysis of Advertisement Strategies Adopted by Private Schools of Nepal

Authors

  • Krishna Kumari Mahara PhD Scholar, Far Western University, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jdl.v2i1.65398

Keywords:

hegemony, domination, linguistic discourse, pictorial discourse, advertisement strategies, ideology

Abstract

Using Fairclough's (1992) three-dimensional framework (i.e., discourse, text, and social practice), this paper critically examines the linguistic and pictorial discourse of private school advertisement strategies, particularly those for new admissions initiatives, to better understand how the English language functions and how it predominates Nepali and other languages in the context of Nepal. The pictures of advertising in English for 'new admission open' published by private schools were collected as research data and, then, critically analyzed the pictorial and linguistic discourse represented by them. This critical discourse analysis reveals that although Nepalese language policy in education prioritizes multilingual education, all private schools solely offer instruction in English as a second language. Most parents and children are drawn to English-speaking schools due to the influence of the language and the appealing marketing tactics utilized by private schools. Language prejudice and racial inequity are brought about by the idea that English is a superior language. The idea that English is a better language generates prejudice towards other languages and social injustice and the identity of Nepali and other local languages is being undermined by the dominance of English in schools.

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Published

2023-12-31

How to Cite

Mahara, K. K. (2023). Hegemony of English Language: An Analysis of Advertisement Strategies Adopted by Private Schools of Nepal. Journal of Durgalaxmi, 2(1), 68–81. https://doi.org/10.3126/jdl.v2i1.65398

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