Worlds of English
- Synopsis
- The decision to use English in countries where it is not the first language is controversial.
English is often attacked for causing real social and cultural damage. In South Africa, some schools are refusing to teach in English, and in Malaysia, opposition to English classes has led to riots on the streets. Yet in Singapore, the authorities have failed to eradicate the popular crossbreed language known as Singlish. English is close to becoming the universal workplace language, but the economic demand for the simplicity of one language is proving unpopular with local employees. In the digital age, will those who can’t speak English be excluded from the internet and the economic benefits of new technology?
This 90 minute DVD is adapted from The Open University’s module Worlds of English (U214) - Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2013
- Subjects
- Languages; Sociology
- Keywords
- cultural influences; English language; English language teaching
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 2 PAL
- Price
- £34.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 90 minutes
- Year
- 2013
Distributor
- Name
Open University Worldwide
- Web
- http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1908 274066
- Address
- Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA - Notes
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