Research Proposal: Effects of English Language in Jordanian Institutions of Higher Education

Abstract

The objective of this research is to present a well-developed study, assessing the developments of English language in the Higher Education Institutions at the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan of Jordan. Jordan viewed the education process as a source of catching up with the latest advancements in the sector, for which it had to endow its citizens with intellectual knowledge. It is thus, quite clear to view contemporary societies as a target for establishing academic institutions with a goal to satisfy the thirst of modern knowledge. English language creates a medium of convenience for education, where a larger number of teachers make use of English in curriculum and text documents for a wide variety of students from international places. For this purpose, educational institutions of Jordan are established to transfer science and technology to Jordanian society in all its sectors, and it is here that the results of this study can be implemented. This research has long-term research implications on the Jordanian society and will prove to be an effective step in the right direction.

Table of Contents

Abstractii

Working Title of the Dissertation1

Background of Study1

Introduction1

Aim and Goals of the Research2

Research Questions2

Significance of the Study3

Literature Review3

Research Method5

Instruments to be used5

Sample Size6

Data Collection6

Data Analysis6

Time Scale for the Research7

Bibliography8

Appendix11

Proposed Questionnaire11

Research Proposal

Working Title of the Dissertation

Effects of English Language in Jordanian Institutions of Higher Education

Background of Study

Jordan is a state of historic importance, situated at the heart of the Middle East. The state of Jordan attained full independence in the year 1946, after it had been colonized by the British Empire. Jordan had been rolled by the Hashemite Family who travelled to Jordan from Saudi Arabia in the year 1911. On the tenth of June in 1916, the Sheriff King Hussein Bin Ali announced the Arab Great Revolt, to liberate the land and the people; and establish an independent Arab. Since its independence, many reforms shaped the face of Jordan bringing new changes to its social and educational arenas.

Introduction

Higher Education occupies the most important place in the educational sector of nay country. For Jordan, it forms the most important priority of the governments since they want their citizens to be educated and enlightened. Jordan's official language is Arabic whereas English is the second language, which is spoken all over the country. According to the statistics of 2009-2010, there are thirty universities in the sector of higher education of Jordan, in which ten are publicly-owned while the other twenty are privately-run. There are over 300,000 students enrolled in these universities, pursuing different degrees at higher levels in arts, business, science, technology, education and research. Higher education in Jordan is on its crossroads, whereby a lot of educational processes demand concerted efforts to improve and innovate according to modern standards.

This research is based on analyzing the positive and negative effects associated with the use and development of English language among Jordanian institutions of higher education. The research thesis will be based on five chapters, covering each ...