Abstract:
Language shapes our thoughts, interactions, identity, and
social structures. This book examines the relationship between
language and society, particularly in the context of Pakistan's
educational system. With approximately 70 languages and
numerous dialects, Pakistan's multilingual and multicultural
landscape makes the study of language especially important. To
this end, this collection features invaluable papers by Dr Sabiha
Mansoor, focusing on language policy and its significance in
Pakistan’s social, educational, and political spheres, published
over three decades (1994–2024). The book consolidates her key
observations, including findings that emerged from such studies
as Emerging Issues in TEFL (OUP, 2008), Language Planning in
Higher Education: A Case Study of Pakistan (OUP, 2005),
Language Planning, Policy, and Practice: A South Asian
Perspective (OUP, 2004), and Punjabi, Urdu, English in Pakistan
(Vanguard, 2017). The articles in this volume have been edited
and adapted to present them as standalone chapters, allowing
each to be read independently while contributing to the
overarching themes of the book.
