Aprender inglês como segunda língua : a importância do domínio de outras línguas num mundo globalizado

Abstract

“Learning English as a second language – The importance of dominating other languages in a global world” is a research paper on the importance of learning English on the Junior-High students’ perspective in the global world we live in. The methodology chosen was the descriptive kind. The subjects for this research are 101 students from the 9th grade (Junior-High), from Colégio Vasco da Gama, a total of five classes. In order to have students’ opinions, were elaborated inquiries organized according with the investigation’s objectives. The inquiries were applied during class with authorization from the school direction. We intend to determine whether, in accordance with European legislation that enhances the learning of several languages as a way of bringing together the different European Union countries, including a lingua franca which can be the preferred means of communication in the political, economic, social and cultural world, learners value the acquisition of foreign language and if this is proved, what the roles and goals that students intend to achieve through fluency in the English language. Regarding the results, we can say that students valorize the mastery in other languages in a globalized world, particularly the dominance of the English language as it is considered the international lingua franca that allows the communication between people with different mother tongues. The cultural enrichment and the development of creativity are also factors identified by students as important consequences of other languages’ acquisition.

Date of Award	2013
Original language	Portuguese
Supervisor	OSCAR CONCEIÇÃO DE SOUSA (Supervisor)