As part of a series of scientific and cultural activities aimed at refining students’ skills and expanding their knowledge horizons, the College of Business and Economics organized a specialized course entitled: (English as a Global Language: Influence and Power)
The course was held over three days, from 21 to 23 March 2026, and targeted undergraduate students from various departments, in order to shed light on the pivotal role of the English language in the modern era.
Please submit the scientific material for the course: Eng. Abbas Jawad Kazim
The course addressed several vital aspects of exploring the mystery of the English language’s dominance and its transnational impact, most notably:
- The soft power of language: How English became the number one tool in diplomacy, international trade, and science.
- English and Digital Transformation: The Role of Language in Driving Technology, Artificial Intelligence, and Knowledge Content on the Internet.
- Cultural and Social Impact: The study of how language influences the formation of global awareness and the ease of communication between peoples.
- Student Competitive Advantage: How English language proficiency contributes to opening doors to scholarships and jobs in global companies.
The course witnessed a distinguished attendance and great interaction by the students, as the sessions included open discussions about the future of languages in light of globalization, and the importance of acquiring the English language not only as a tool for communication, but also as a weapon of knowledge and a force of influence in the professional and academic path.
At the end of the course, the lecturer stressed the need for students to continue developing their language skills as the real “passport” to success in a world that has become a small village that relies on the English language for its scientific and economic engines.
