THE ROLE OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY IN ACCESSING GLOBAL POLITICAL DISCOURSE
Keywords:
English proficiency; political science; academic discourse; global communication; international research; conferences; scholarly access.Abstract
This thesis explores the relationship between English language proficiency and political science students’ capacity to participate in global political discourse. Given English’s dominance as the international medium of academia, politics, and diplomacy, students’ engagement with global research, scholarly journals, and conferences is heavily influenced by their language abilities. Through literature analysis and theoretical review, the study finds that English proficiency significantly enhances students’ access to academic materials, improves research comprehension, and facilitates participation in international conferences. Conversely, limited proficiency creates academic isolation and reduces opportunities for intellectual contribution. The thesis concludes by suggesting educational interventions to bridge linguistic barriers and ensure equal access to global knowledge networks.
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