English: Language of controversy - for iPod/iPhone
By The Open University
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Description
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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Language choice in South Africa | Neville Alexander explains how his experience in Robben Island turned him into a campaigner for language rights. | 8/11/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Language choice in South Africa | Transcript -- Neville Alexander explains how his experience in Robben Island turned him into a campaigner for language rights. | 8/11/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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The politics of learning languages in South African society | Neville Alexander discusses his role in English language planning in South Africa. | 8/11/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- The politics of learning languages in South African society | Transcript -- Neville Alexander discusses his role in English language planning in South Africa. | 8/11/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- Why has the rise of English caused so much controversy? | Transcript -- English is championed as an essential tool for participation yet is criticized for causing real social harm. | 8/11/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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The position of English today | A panel of Linguists discuss place of English in an increasingly globalized world. | 8/11/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Transcript -- The position of English today | Transcript -- A panel of Linguists discuss place of English in an increasingly globalized world. | 8/11/2011 | Free | View in iTunes |
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