Abstract:

This study is an exploration regarding construction of patriotic ideology within elementary level grade six, seven and eight classes‟ English language textbooks designed by Punjab textbook board (PTB), Pakistan. Precise use of linguistic modality acquires significant appearance, noticed in investigations relating to production of patriotic values, ideological viewpoints embedded within textual understanding of the said textbooks. The data from selected textbooks has been analyzed to highlight specific usage of modality which develops nationalism. The exploration of selected textbooks through CDA viewpoint with additions of Systemic Functional Grammar (SFG) is a distinct dimension of inquiry within academic text. Furthermore, examination of the said textbooks also reveals philosophical understanding and obvious inclination towards patriotism which also obtains significance. Fairclough‟s CDA model and Halliday‟s SFG have been implemented as analytical model of the research. The study has disclosed the clear instances of implicitly assembled national culture related to patriotism through various linguistic modality indicators reflected on different text features regarding patriotic ideology. Findings of the research in hand reveals that, textbooks especially language books are not only an authentic source of education but also a reliable source of cultural growth. It was also found that Patriotic values have been intentionally described in English textbooks for elementary classes published by Punjab Textbook Board Lahore, Pakistan, so, this research would be helpful for course designers, educationists, teachers and young learners at elementary level.

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