AN INTRODUCTION

Globalisation of the English

Language
Unit Outline:

SAC: WEEK 4
Part A: Short Answer
Part B: Long response: Essay [Research]

EXAM: Week 5-6
English Today
a. The nature of English
b. Where it is present? What does it represent
today?
c. How does it affect other languages and cultures?
How has it affected your culture?
German Coast Guard
What implications does the English language have
world wide?
English is GLOBAL
Is it global when

How is able to move
around the globe?

Does this have positive
or negative effects?
Engrish.com

Engrish
In groups, go to the Engrish.com website or find a
video clip or text:
What linguistic errors do they make? Explain
What meaning do we as native English speakers
infer from it?
Where does the text come from?
What is the purpose and effects of English on that
culture?

The 21
st
century flux
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Weg44O9c58

Does the poem describe English in a negative or positive
way? Use examples and ideas from the text to support
your answer.

Sticking on its labellings at every opportunity- What does
this suggest about the English language?

It doesnt stop when it begins to spread Why does this
happen in the English language? Decide if the following
statement is true or false: There are currently more native
English speakers in the world than non-native English
speakers.


leaving cultures altered and confused as to whats
what In what ways have you seen your own or any
country or culture being affected by English in your
lifetime? Explain whether these are positive or
negative effects.

Do you agree that English is The new disease or
should it be celebrated? Why / why not?

Shampoo juggernaut moolah hullabaloo ad
infinitum, pow-wow, kudos, dj vu Won ton,
billabong, beef, potato, hobo, dream Wha gwan with
the wigwam mr Chimpanzee? Can you make sense
of this verse? What is it saying about English?


English is described in the following ways: elastic
patchworks, insane confederation, strange
tapestry- which of these images do you like best
and why? What do these images suggest about
English as a global language? Can you think of
any other descriptions?


According to Dizraeli, who owns English? Do you
agree? Explain.