The document discusses the development and role of the English language. It describes how English evolved from Anglo-Saxon tribes and was influenced by the Norman conquest. It was further popularized by Shakespeare and the King James Bible. English became the dominant scientific language and a dictionary was created to define words. Today, English serves as a global lingua franca and plays a significant role in globalization by facilitating communication worldwide. Teaching English provides access to knowledge and allows the sharing of ideas internationally.
The document discusses the development and role of the English language. It describes how English evolved from Anglo-Saxon tribes and was influenced by the Norman conquest. It was further popularized by Shakespeare and the King James Bible. English became the dominant scientific language and a dictionary was created to define words. Today, English serves as a global lingua franca and plays a significant role in globalization by facilitating communication worldwide. Teaching English provides access to knowledge and allows the sharing of ideas internationally.
The document discusses the development and role of the English language. It describes how English evolved from Anglo-Saxon tribes and was influenced by the Norman conquest. It was further popularized by Shakespeare and the King James Bible. English became the dominant scientific language and a dictionary was created to define words. Today, English serves as a global lingua franca and plays a significant role in globalization by facilitating communication worldwide. Teaching English provides access to knowledge and allows the sharing of ideas internationally.
a. Summarize in one paragraph the development of English language.
English language started with the tribes that come together
which was the Anglo-Saxons and created words that were used daily. Norman conquest was the combination of English and French and generated more words as English took over as the language of power. Then came Shakespeare and his way of presenting English language to the world in different and creative ways. Then King James Bible was composed and it was understandable to most people in the world. Furthermore, scientists used English because its much quicker, it also contributed more words because of discovering more things. In addition, Dictionary was also created and showed us that there are words that sound the same but have different meaning and spelling. And then came the internet English which serves as the global space information. Finally English was used and being adopted globally.
b. What role does the English language play in the globalization
phenomenon? English Language serves as the bridge towards unity with different nations. It allows us to understand each other and be able to express to things that we want to tell. It also serves as a good connection. English Language plays a very significant role in the globalization phenomenon because it gives us an easier way to communicate with people around the world. c. Given its role, what are some implications to the teaching and learning of English? One of the implications to the teaching and learning of English is that it allows us to be open to whatever ideas we want to share. Teaching and learning English is one way of keep it alive. Being able to teach and learn English language is like having access to the world. English language is the key or the password to knowledge during these days. I really appreciate people who gives their time to teach others their knowledge because its like giving the password and access to wider information and knowledge.