How does English medium education promote western values among non native speakers?

About the topic

English-medium instruction promotes Western values by embedding Western language norms, knowledge systems, and cultural ideals into education, shaping how non-native students think, communicate, and perceive success.

The Paper

English-medium instruction (EMI) is not neutral; it transmits Western communication styles, knowledge systems, and cultural values while marginalizing local languages and Indigenous ways of knowing.
Drawing on theory and a Nepal case study, the paper shows how EMI shapes identity, reinforces inequality, and promotes Western-oriented aspirations, while calling for multilingual, de-Westernized education.

Relevant implications

Education & diplomacy