Questão 67107

Language policies are guidelines that regulate the use and teaching of a language in a given society. In Brazil, for instance, there are policies that regulate the teaching of English in public schools, defining the minimum curricular content and the objectives to be achieved. A teacher of English must be aware of these **linguistic policies** to align their pedagogical practice with the educational guidelines, while also maintaining a critical perspective on their implications and limitations. A critical approach to language policies means understanding that they are not neutral, but are often intertwined with political, economic, and cultural interests. For example, a policy that promotes a single standard of English may reinforce the hegemony of certain countries and marginalize other linguistic varieties, thus the teacher has a critical role in mediating these issues in the classroom. This approach also encourages the teacher to analyze how these policies affect the students' identities and their relationship with the language, and to create a learning environment that values linguistic diversity and cultural plurality, rather than imposing a monolithic and decontextualized model.

Considering linguistic policies and their role in the teaching of language and literature, evaluate the following assertions and the relationship between them.

I. The implementation of linguistic policies in the teaching of English aims to standardize the language and to eliminate regional variations, promoting a single and universal model of the language,

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II. A standardized model of the English language is essential for international communication and for the integration of students into the globalized world, as it avoids misunderstandings and facilitates communication with native speakers from any country, and thus is the most efficient teaching model.