At the present times, English is an important language tool for communication in the international affairs. More than two hundred years ago, to foresee the international economic and cultural life in the future, moder...At the present times, English is an important language tool for communication in the international affairs. More than two hundred years ago, to foresee the international economic and cultural life in the future, modern German philosopher Leibniz have insightfully pointed out that mutual exchanges among the countries need a universal language for communication. The Unit?ed States and Britain, on the other hand, have the dominant position in international affairs, which makes English become a domi?nant language in the world. This paper tries to figure out the internal and external factors that help to push English into a popular world language basing on the process of the English language's development.展开更多
It is well known that English is the world language nowadays, and it is an official language in most countries. It is also currently the language most often taught as a foreign language. The reasons of the popularity ...It is well known that English is the world language nowadays, and it is an official language in most countries. It is also currently the language most often taught as a foreign language. The reasons of the popularity lie in both internal factors and external factors. In this paper, the author will analyze the factors that help to push English into a popular world language.展开更多
"Without languages,there would be no globalization and vice versa,without globalization,there would be no world languages"(Herve,2011,p117).To study linguistic globalization could not only deepen our underst..."Without languages,there would be no globalization and vice versa,without globalization,there would be no world languages"(Herve,2011,p117).To study linguistic globalization could not only deepen our understanding of globalization,but also increase opportunity to create a more equitable and ethically responsible world.The aim of the current essay is to briefly review the influence of English globalization(EG)on China’s education.The lesson that can be drawn from an examination of EG in China will also be discussed.展开更多
文摘At the present times, English is an important language tool for communication in the international affairs. More than two hundred years ago, to foresee the international economic and cultural life in the future, modern German philosopher Leibniz have insightfully pointed out that mutual exchanges among the countries need a universal language for communication. The Unit?ed States and Britain, on the other hand, have the dominant position in international affairs, which makes English become a domi?nant language in the world. This paper tries to figure out the internal and external factors that help to push English into a popular world language basing on the process of the English language's development.
文摘It is well known that English is the world language nowadays, and it is an official language in most countries. It is also currently the language most often taught as a foreign language. The reasons of the popularity lie in both internal factors and external factors. In this paper, the author will analyze the factors that help to push English into a popular world language.
文摘"Without languages,there would be no globalization and vice versa,without globalization,there would be no world languages"(Herve,2011,p117).To study linguistic globalization could not only deepen our understanding of globalization,but also increase opportunity to create a more equitable and ethically responsible world.The aim of the current essay is to briefly review the influence of English globalization(EG)on China’s education.The lesson that can be drawn from an examination of EG in China will also be discussed.
