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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…

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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

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    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

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    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?

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    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

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

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