Abstract
The paper discusses that Pakistani English (PakE) is a unique variety of English because it diverges from the native varieties
of inner circle in its many linguistic features like syntax, morphology, lexis, phonology, and pragmatics. The findings from
quantitative and qualitative data from two large scale Pakistani universities explore university teachers and students’
perceptions of Pakistani English and its development in Pakistan. The paper examines postgraduate students’ language
problems, such as, pronunciation and spellings etc. which they undergo as outcomes of World Englishes. It also investigates
their views towards the issue of addressing Pakistani English in language policy so that suitable remedial measures can be
taken for its use in academia and recognition at an international scenario.
Humaira Irfan. (2017) The Postgraduate Students and their Teachers’ Perceptions of the Use of Pakistani English (PakE) in Pakistani Universities, Journal of Research and Reflections in Education, Volume 11, Issue 1.
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