FUNCTIONAL EXPANSION OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM UNDER GLOBALIZATION CONDITIONS AND LINGUOCULTUROLOGICAL CHANGES

Abstract

This article examines the functional expansion of the English language within the education system under conditions of globalization, as well as the associated linguocultural transformations from a theoretical and analytical perspective. The study explores the ongoing shift in the status of English from a foreign language subject to a key instrument for the development of academic, professional, and digital competencies in contemporary educational contexts. Particular attention is given to the role of English in international scientific communication, academic mobility, and the integration of digital educational environments. The research is based on comparative analysis, content analysis, and a systemic approach, enabling the synthesis of both foreign and local scholarly perspectives and the identification of transformations in the institutional status of English within education systems. The findings demonstrate that, in the context of globalization, the English language functions not only as a medium of communication but also as a strategic resource for intercultural integration and the formation of global competencies.