Global Variation Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
World Englishes
A
Acknowledge that there are many diff types of English
2
Q
Lingua franca
A
Common bridge language so greater chance of people communications
3
Q
Ostler
A
As English loses economic power it will diminish like other economic powerhouses. Egypt
4
Q
Crystal
A
Nothing likely to undermine English status
5
Q
Sarasini
A
We have no right to dominate English language
6
Q
Kachru
A
1992
L1 - first language
and L2- second language
bias as applies wrong and right English inner circle is privileged
7
Q
McArthur
A
Every culture has own standard English and does not belong to anyone
8
Q
How international is English ?
A
Homogenous
Bangle etymology - Hindi
Kocsi - coach -Hungary
