The Impact of Learning the English Language on Cultural Identity: A Model for Iraqi Students at the University of Basrah

This study aims to analyze the concept of learning English at the university level and its impact on Iraqi cultural identity.It strives to understand students' views and the strategies that they may choose to deal with the forces of change.It studies how English language learners utilize this language at the expense of their native language, as well as the impact of learning the English language on cultural identity of the individual.To fulfill the declared purpose, two research questions were posed to conduct the study, and an electronic questionnaire sent to undergraduate students at the Department of English Language -College of Arts / University of Basra was employed as a data collection method.The results indicated that undergraduate students have a full understanding of how studying English impacts their cultural identity.Moreover, the results of study provided additional insights into the orientations required to sustain Iraqi cultural identity.Some proposals were made to illustrate effective methods for teaching English while maintaining Iraqi cultural identity.