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This research aims to explore the role of English in governance systems in Jordan and the Middle East, focusing on its structural influence rather than its communicative function.

April 26, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

From world Englishes to Hyperlingua: English as infrastructural governance in Jordan and the Middle East

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MAMohamad AlmashourUniversity of Jordan HAHesham Aldamen MJMarwan JarrahUniversity of Jordan

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This article examines how English influences policy and governance systems in Jordan, suggesting its critical role in participation and recognition.

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This research aims to explore the role of English in governance systems in Jordan and the Middle East, focusing on its structural influence rather than its communicative function.
Utilized Critical Language Policy and Critical Discourse Analysis frameworks.
Analyzed a corpus of 37 texts from state policy, digital environments, and academic infrastructures.
Compared findings from Jordan with selected Saudi and Gulf governance materials.
English is linked to employability and international standards in policy texts.
Public interfaces incorporate English to facilitate navigation and transactions.
Academic materials require English for visibility, though Arabic retains symbolic authority.

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Almashour et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69edaafc4a46254e215b3355 https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomm.2026.1800770

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This article examines how English influences policy and governance systems in Jordan, suggesting its critical role in participation and recognition.

From world Englishes to Hyperlingua: English as infrastructural governance in Jordan and the Middle East

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From world Englishes to Hyperlingua: English as infrastructural governance in Jordan and the Middle East

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