English: Language of controversy - for iPad/Mac/PC

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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. Langu…

The Open University

  • Aug 11, 2011 LATEST EPISODE
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  • 14m AVG DURATION
  • 8 EPISODES


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Language choice in South Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2011 10:19


Neville Alexander explains how his experience in Robben Island turned him into a campaigner for language rights.

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Transcript -- Language choice in South Africa

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2011


Transcript -- Neville Alexander explains how his experience in Robben Island turned him into a campaigner for language rights.

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The politics of learning languages in South African society

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2011 10:26


Neville Alexander discusses his role in English language planning in South Africa.

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Transcript -- The politics of learning languages in South African society

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2011


Transcript -- Neville Alexander discusses his role in English language planning in South Africa.

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Why has the rise of English caused so much controversy?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2011 13:15


English is championed as an essential tool for participation yet is criticized for causing real social harm.

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Transcript -- Why has the rise of English caused so much controversy?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2011


Transcript -- English is championed as an essential tool for participation yet is criticized for causing real social harm.

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The position of English today

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2011 25:23


A panel of Linguists discuss place of English in an increasingly globalized world.

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Transcript -- The position of English today

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2011


Transcript -- A panel of Linguists discuss place of English in an increasingly globalized world.

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