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English: Language of controversy - for iPad/Mac/PC
By The Open UniversityEducation
English: Language of controversy - for iPad/Mac/PC episodes
- Language choice in South AfricaNeville Alexander explains how his experience in Robben Island turned him into a campaigner for language rights.11 min
- Transcript -- Language choice in South AfricaNeville Alexander explains how his experience in Robben Island turned him into a campaigner for language rights.0 min
- The politics of learning languages in South African societyNeville Alexander discusses his role in English language planning in South Africa.11 min
- Transcript -- The politics of learning languages in South African societyNeville Alexander discusses his role in English language planning in South Africa.0 min
- Why has the rise of English caused so much controversy?English is championed as an essential tool for participation yet is criticized for causing real social harm.14 min
- Transcript -- Why has the rise of English caused so much controversy?English is championed as an essential tool for participation yet is criticized for causing real social harm.0 min
- The position of English todayA panel of Linguists discuss place of English in an increasingly globalized world.26 min
- Transcript -- The position of English todayA panel of Linguists discuss place of English in an increasingly globalized world.0 min
About English: Language of controversy - for iPad/Mac/PC
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Is English a force for good? What have been the ramifications of this language’s dominance in ex colonies and also throughout the world?
We debate how local languages have suffered as a result of the spread of English and investigate the consequences of its influence on indigenous communities. Language campaigner Neville Alexander provides a South African perspective on the negative aspects of a language when it begins to represent economic and political power and a panel of linguists debate some of the controversies caused by English and whether they believe it still has a future.
This material forms part of The Open University course U214 Worlds of English.
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