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What are some contrasting views within an Outer Circle country regarding the role of English in national identity?
English as a tool of national identity vs. English as a colonial remnant
How does the power of English globally manifest itself?
Through its spread, access to modernity, and connotations of liberalism and progressiveness
What implications does the choice of English over an indigenous language have in a multilingual society?
Implications on social standing, education, and modernity
What may a choice to use English over a traditionally indigenous language imply?
Elevated regard for education and modernity, but potential devaluation as a compatriot
What is one unchallenged manifestation of the power of English?
Its great range of functions across various spheres
Learn about the sources, features, and global spread of world Englishes, exploring how the native language of a small island nation evolved into the most widely taught and spoken language. Delve into its development and impact as predicted by John Adams.
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