How English Became The Global Language
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How English Became The Global Language
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Author : D. Northrup
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2013-03-20
How English Became The Global Language written by D. Northrup and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-20 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
In this book, the first written about the globalization of the English language by a professional historian, the exploration of English's global ascendancy receives its proper historical due. This brief, accessible volume breaks new ground in its organization, emphasis on causation, and conclusions.
English As A Global Language
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Author : David Crystal
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-03-29
English As A Global Language written by David Crystal and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-29 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Written in a detailed and fascinating manner, this book is ideal for general readers interested in the English language.
The English Language
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Author : Simon Horobin
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2018
The English Language written by Simon Horobin and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018 with LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES categories.
"[This book]: provides a concise and accessible history of English; engages with key debates concerning issues of correctness, standards, and dialects; investigates the uses of English worldwide; reflects on the future of the English language..."--Publisher description.
Globish
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Author : Robert McCrum
language : en
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Release Date : 2010-05-25
Globish written by Robert McCrum and has been published by Doubleday Canada this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-25 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
A small island in the North Atlantic, colonized by Rome, then pillaged for hundreds of years by marauding neighbours, becomes the dominant world power in the 19th century. As its power spreads, its language follows. Then, across the Atlantic, a colony of that tiny island grows into the military and cultural colossus of the 20th century. These centuries of empire-building and war, international trade and industrial ingenuity will bring to the world great works of literature and extraordinary movies, cricket pitches and episodes of Dallas, the printing press and the internet. But what happens next is quite unprecedented. While the global dominance of Anglo-American power appears to be on the wane, the English language has acquired an astonishing new life of its own. With a supra-national momentum, it is now able to zoom across time and space at previously unimaginable speeds. In Robert McCrum's analysis, the cultural revolution of our times is the emergence of English, a global phenomenon as never before, to become the world's language. In the 21st century English + Microsoft = Globish. Globish takes us on a riveting and enlightening journey of the spread of a global English, from the icy swamps of pre-Roman Saxony to the shopping malls of Seoul, from the study of 'Crazy English' TM in China to crowds of juvenile wizards mobbing bookshop tills across the world. Along the way it gives new meaning to a faded old brown parchment (the Magna Carta), a 272 word presidential speech (the Gettysburg address) and a scratchy black and white film of a couple of men in space suits.
How English Became English
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Author : Simon Horobin
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-01-28
How English Became English written by Simon Horobin and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-28 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
The English Language is spoken by more than a billion people throughout the world. But where did English come from? And how has it evolved into the language used today? In How English Became English Simon Horobin investigates the evolution of the English language, examining how the language continues to adapt even today, as English continues to find new speakers and new uses. Engaging with contemporary concerns about correctness, Horobin considers whether such changes are improvements, or evidence of slipping standards. What is the future for the English Language? Will Standard English continue to hold sway, or are we witnessing its replacement by newly emerging Englishes?
English As A Global Language
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Author : Mrinal K. Ghosh
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-01-01
English As A Global Language written by Mrinal K. Ghosh and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with English language categories.
English is a truly global language crossing many international boundaries. The language is so popular; it is spoken in more than a hundred countries and has more than a million words. English began its development in Great Britain and was spread across the globe through the colonial nations. It became so influential across the world that many countries adopted English above and beyond their own languages. The speed and depth with which the English language became so popular globally is unbelievable. This book presents a lively and informative account of the rise of English as a global language. It includes a historical summary of the global development of English, the current spread and status of English as a first and second language internationally, and the future potential of English as the international language of communication. The contents of the book will be highly valuable to all the lovers and learners of English.
Globish How English Became The World S Language
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Author : Robert McCrum
language : en
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Release Date : 2010-05-24
Globish How English Became The World S Language written by Robert McCrum and has been published by W. W. Norton & Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-24 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
“A fascinating study not only of the roots and growth of our own language but of its future.”—Bloomsbury Review It seems impossible: a small island in the North Atlantic, colonized by Rome, then pillaged for hundreds of years by marauding neighbors, becomes the dominant world power in the nineteenth century. In this provocative new look at the course of empire, Robert McCrum shows how the language of the Anglo-American imperium has become the world’s lingua franca. In the twenty-first century, writes the author, English + Microsoft = Globish.
The Role Of English As A World Language
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Author : Kristina Eichhorst
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2012-02
The Role Of English As A World Language written by Kristina Eichhorst and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 1,0, Ernst Moritz Arndt University of Greifswald, language: English, abstract: For me, learning English has always been quite easy. Though I grew up as a monolingual person and my first contact with English was not until the fifth grade, I have been surrounded by this language constantly. When I first started to translate my favorite pop songs into German I became more and more familiar with English. As the following paragraphs show this is exactly one of the reasons that people are so familiar with it nowadays, and that made me think about this language a little bit more intensive: English is everywhere, even in an official monolingual country like Germany. Though it helps us to get a better understanding for many terms in the world, there is also a negative side. I think that a conversation held in German should not contain more English words than necessary or even "poison" it. Though the influence of the English language on German is undeniable it should never dominate the other language. This term paper deals with the status of English as a global language. It shows how far English is spread nowadays and also tries to find answers to the question why English of all the many languages in the world is so influential? Therefore, historical, grammatical and other reasons are investigated. Afterwards, the paper presents the two sides of the English status, namely advantages that come with it but also the negative effects that occur. Finally, there is a look at the future of the English language in order to find out if the influence will increase even more or be replaced by a different language. Many linguists have studied this field and see English especially in relation to language death. This paper shows that the topic is very complex and that it cannot be committed to either positive or negative.
The Impact And Future Of English As A Global Language
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Author : denis kastrati
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2020-07-22
The Impact And Future Of English As A Global Language written by denis kastrati and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-22 with Literary Collections categories.
Essay from the year 2017 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Linguistics, grade: 10, , course: Lexicology and Etymology, language: English, abstract: This paper reviews and discusses English as a global language, as we know that English language is one of the most spoken languages in the world. Language is said to be the mirror of mind, language is a part of communication. English language is part of the Indo-European language family. English language is branch of the Germanic family. This paper is divided into three main sections. The first section gives an introduction on English as a global Language, then English as a lingua franca, and the future of English.
How And Why Did English Come To Be A Global Language
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Author : Cornelia Richter
language : en
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
Release Date : 2008-09-02
How And Why Did English Come To Be A Global Language written by Cornelia Richter and has been published by GRIN Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-02 with Foreign Language Study categories.
Seminar paper from the year 2007 in the subject English Language and Literature Studies - Culture and Applied Geography, grade: 2,0, Martin Luther University (Institut für Anglistik und Amerikanistik), course: English Rules the World? The Globalisation of English, 14 entries in the bibliography, language: English, abstract: The role of the English language among all other languages is constantly examined, researched and written about. It appears that no other language has ever had such an amazing and massive impact on other cultures, languages and world history. Statements like “English is today a truly global language” (Rubdy 2006: 5) and “World English exists as a political and cultural reality” (Crystal 2003b: xii) underpin the notion of the possibility of a language that connects all people, a notion and perhaps also a wish that is almost as old as mankind. This paper will investigate the question of what defines a language as a global one and what factors are convincing or definite. David Crystal’s explanation makes it quite obvious: “A language achieves a genuinely global status when it develops a special role that is recognized in every country” (Crystal 2003b: 3). However, he himself admits that this is not precise enough; a ‘special role’ can mean many things. The concept usually refers to political aspects, like, for example, the status of the language of the state defined by law, or the language being the only one in some states for historical reasons (cf. Crystal 2003b: 66). But in all cases, it can be argued, the population is living in an environment in which the English language is routinely in evidence, publicly accessible in varying degrees, and part of the nation’s recent or present identity (Crystal 2003b: 66). It also has to be clarified what processes can lead to a global status of a language, and if so-called “naïve” theories hold true. For the purpose of examining this question further, the concept of the lingua franca and the role of English as such will also be looked at. Talking about English and its world influence, it is inevitable to consider the roles and history of Britain and the United States. In order to make the attempt of getting more precise, numbers of speakers will be shown and it will be explained how these numbers came about and what they mean. ... As obvious as it may seem, English is dominant is so many spheres that it appears impossible to account for all of them thoroughly. However, the most significant domains will be explained as such in order to draw a connection between history, present and future.