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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.
Title: Transcript -- The position of English today
August 11th, 2011
Neville Alexander explains how his experience in Robben Island turned him into a campaigner for language rights. Go to Episode
August 11th, 2011
Transcript -- Neville Alexander explains how his experience in Robben Island turned him into a campaigner for language rights. Go to Episode
August 11th, 2011
Neville Alexander discusses his role in English language planning in South Africa. Go to Episode
August 11th, 2011
Transcript -- Neville Alexander discusses his role in English language planning in South Africa. Go to Episode
