THE Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (Melta) has a daunting task ahead – organising a nationwide think-tank on The Role of English Language in Nation-building.
As a prelude to its upcoming biennial international conference next month, the one-day colloquium on April 22 will gather eminent participants – ranging from highbrow academics in public and private higher education institutions to corporate bigwigs, bureaucrats, newshounds and teachers, among others, to brainstorm on the subject.