An Analysis of Factors Relating to English Reading Achievement in the Philippines Using the PISA 2018 Database: Insights From Transnational Linguistic Capital

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Abstract

In the era of globalization, the concept of transnational human capital has emerged as a critical factor in individuals’ success and adaptability, and one of the key dimensions is transnational linguistic capital. Transnational linguistic capital is characterized by multilingual proficiency and the ability to speak the lingua franca-English. In the Philippines, there has been contention revolving around the development of transnational linguistic capital in education. Drawing on the PISA 2018 database, this research explains how Filipino students prepare for the transnational linguistic capital in the post-colonial period. Using multilevel modeling, the findings reveal that global competency and inclusive school climate mediate students’ English reading achievement. Pierre Bourdieu’s theories on capital, habitus, and field were employed to elaborate the outcomes.

Author

• Yu-Chieh Wu, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa