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PAKISTANI ENGLISH AND ANALYSIS OF CURRENT TRENDS IN SOCIETY

INTRODUCTION

Background and Context

English language was brought to the subcontinent in the times of British rule and after the
establishment of Pakistan it gained the status of an official language. The demand of English
language accelerated in a very short period as it developed an individual significance in both
education and conversational system. Currently it is used widely in a variety of distinct
environments because of its global importance and economic opportunities but remains to be
detached from the other regional languages. Also, the international outlook of the variety spoken
is used as the most important factor while identifying the status of the language. The Pakistani
English can be defined as a group of various English language types spoken and written in
Pakistan by different groups of people. Moreover, the influence of local languages and the
vocabulary adopted from Urdu makes the Pakistani version of English distinct from the original
one.

Statement of Problem

Ever since the British rule in Indo-Pak subcontinent, English language has gained political and
social status. The partition resulted in “nativization” of English and now Pakistani English can be
considered a distinct variety but even then, it is profoundly dependent on British English even
the variation is explored with reference to British English. However, this progression is not as
smooth as it may seem. The main dilemma we deal with today is the stalling acceptance and
normalization of Pakistani English. As Kachru (1981) stated, American English is “an example
of linguistic pride and what may be termed a conscious effort toward establishing language
identity”, so the question arises is the Pakistani English given the same value. Since English is
considered as a status symbol, the original English is considered “elite” and complexes are
created within society thus, a Pakistani version of English with Urdu borrowings and features is
considered inferior.

Significance of Study
This study’s findings fill in the literary gap of why the local version of English (Pakistani
English) is still not openly accepted and appreciated. The observations of this paper show the
socio-cultural influences and other factors which go on to create this complex in our society.
Moreover, this paper exposes the trends today which are helping and playing their role in
celebrating and incorporating Pakistani English in our day-to-day lives.

Scope

The audience for this study is academic students falling in the age bracket of (18-24) years and
the purpose of it is for classroom discussion and final project. The scope is to discuss the issue of
acceptance and normalization of Pakistani English in our society even after 74 years of its origin.
(Since independence from British rule)

LITERATURE REVIEW

In understanding the Pakistani English and its current conversational trends in society various
articles state how people use a blend of Urdu and English in informal settings, however in terms
of formal and legal communication English language is vastly dominate (Aamna Khalid, 2016).
She also discussed how English was being used as the necessary symbol for progress and
modernization in various classes, looking in detail how individual use their language with
family, and friends, or at formal setting like offices. Though, the study is more based upon the
learning aspects and motivation towards English language, it ignores the change in language in
the social environment also the influence of western media.

RESEARCH QUESTION

Q. How has Pakistani English become a distinct variety in terms of vocabulary, phonetics,
and Urdu borrowing?

Q. What factors hinder the acceptance and normalization of Pakistani English in today’s
society?

Q. How has Pakistani English left an impact on the identity of its speakers?

DESIGN/METHODOLOGY

Sample:
Our sample would be of 65 respondents belonging to the population of Lahore, Pakistan,
studying in universities. Most commonly the age criteria would be between 18 to 25.

DATA Collection method:

It would be done through questionnaires and with that we would try to conduct on ground
interviews and further via online interviews to.

Data Analysis Procedures:

The data would be gathered through both primary and secondary sources.

Time Frame:

The Survey questionnaire would be given one week for the collection of responses and the
interviews would be conducted simultaneously over the course of the same week of the
questionnaire.

APPENDIX

Participation in this survey by answering the questionnaire below is solely voluntary. We ensure
the privacy and confidentiality of your responses as these responses will be assessed as
anonymous responses.

Sample Questions

1) On a scale of 1 to 10 how likely is the Pakistani version of English accepted in our


society? 1 being the least and 10 being the most
2)
To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
- One should speak proper English even if it is not their mother tongue.

- In a communicative setting Pakistani English speakers are more likely to be ignored


compared to other English speakers.
- Rayyaan naveed
- Abdullah sultan
- M.Hassaan
- Hadi Iqbal
- Zaigham

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