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...Or what you will
Jamie has just pointed me in the direction of an article in Newsweek that chimes with As You Like It. It's worth a look because it gives further examples to sit alongside those that we outlined in the pamphlet.For instance, it talks about the degree to which different governments around the world are pushing English learning 'recognizing that along with computers and mass migration, the language is the turbine engine of globalisation'.In another paragraph, the authors point out...
from : samjones
27th March 2007
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Public Diplomacy Watch: Stop the Proposed VOA Cuts
Proposed changes in strategic direction of Voice of America
from : samjones
19th March 2007
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As You Like It
On March 15 we will be launching a new Demos pamphlet As You Like It. We will be joined for the launch by David Graddol, author of English Next and an expert on Global English.English has come to reflect the changing powers of globalisation. It has become a global language, and this represents a huge shift in the UK’s relationship to the rest of the world. As You Like It argues that where the UK once directed the spread of English, we are now just one of many...
from : petebradwell
28th February 2007
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French Protest Over English Language
'We have nothing against the Brits or the American ... But we simply cannot accept that our language is reduced to a local dialect - we are protesting against this linguistic hegemony'.
from : samjones
12th February 2007
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Where's the ambiguity in this sentence?
“This agreement shall be effective from the date it is made and shall continue in force for a period of five (5) years from the date it is made, and thereafter for successive five (5) year terms, unless and until terminated by one year prior notice in writing by either party.”
from : samjones
5th January 2007
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Tales of Dearing do
On the back of last week's Dearing report into language learning in schools, the UK's linguistic competence is back in the newspapers and, once again, we are reminded of the monoglot mire into which we could well fall.
from : samjones
18th December 2006
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Second homes abroad
Second homes abroad
from : petebradwell
23rd November 2006
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Ostler - The Defence of Language Diversity
pdf of a piece by Nicholas Ostler on language diversity
from : petebradwell
14th November 2006
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People's Daily Online -- English training, 15-billion yuan industry
People's Daily Online -- English training, 15-billion yuan industry
from : petebradwell
6th November 2006
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Linguistic Diversity in India
This is a really interesting article by Pratap Bhanu Mehta about the dynamics of politics and langauge in India. Actually, it makes some pretty salient points about language choice and politics generally. As debates about the dominance of English and linguistic imperialism proliferate and some countries take active and coercive steps to limit its influence, Mehta argues for 'the principle of non-coercion', a linguistic policy for which he praises Nehru.
from : samjones
2nd November 2006
