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English as a killer language : South Africa as a case study
Author
Source
International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation
Issue
Vol. 3, Issue 3 (31 Mar. 2020), pp.72-79, 8 p.
Publisher
Al-Kindi Center for Research and Development
Publication Date
2020-03-31
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
English Language and Literature
Abstract EN
This study aims at presenting a general overview of the linguistic situation in South Africa in association with the rise of English as a global language.
a qualitative approach is adopted to explore the motives behind English learning in South Africa and then to clarify South Africa's present-day craze for English and its impact on the indigenous languages.
the researcher determines two paradoxes of thought in order to discuss the status of English as a lingua franca.
furthermore, different aspects of English as a global language and its impact on cultural, minority languages and linguistics diversity all over the world are highlighted in this study.
many prominent scholars in South Africa warn against the uncontrolled expansion of English in the official contexts.
the researcher highlights some steps for reducing the negative and augmenting the positive effects of the language spread particularly in South Africa.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Abu Khalid, Diyana Yahya Amir. 2020. English as a killer language : South Africa as a case study. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation،Vol. 3, no. 3, pp.72-79.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1498267
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Abu Khalid, Diyana Yahya Amir. English as a killer language : South Africa as a case study. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation Vol. 3, no. 3 (2020), pp.72-79.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1498267
American Medical Association (AMA)
Abu Khalid, Diyana Yahya Amir. English as a killer language : South Africa as a case study. International Journal of Linguistics, Literature and Translation. 2020. Vol. 3, no. 3, pp.72-79.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1498267
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 79
Record ID
BIM-1498267