ASSIGNMENT
CONTENTS
1.
Significance
of English Language in the global context
2.
Importance
of English
SIGNIFICANCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN THE
GLOBAL CONTEXT
English is the first language of about
375 million people in countries like Britain, the USA, Canada, Australia, New
Zealand, and Ireland. In more than 75 countries, English has official or
special status.
Modern English is sometimes described
as the first global language is the dominant international language in
communication, science, business, aviation, entertainment, radio, and diplomacy.
The initial reason for the enormous spread was the influence and vastness of
the British empire. The growing economic and cultural influence of the USA as a
global super power since World War II has significantly accelerated adoption of
English as a language across the planet.
IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH
·
A
global language –Since
English is so widely spoken, it has often been referred to as a global
language. It is currently most often taught as a second language around the
world. It absorbs and shares cultures worldwide. It is the official language of
international communications. It is a commonly used language in the field of
science, trade and commerce, etc .It is known by most number of peoples across
the globe.
·
English
as a link language-Link
language means the language that connects people across regional barriers.
English is an international link language. It is the language for inter state
communications. It is the medium of international trade and commerce.
·
Library
Language-The term
‘Library Language’ implies language which is widely used to collect knowledge
and information. It is considered as a library language as it contains about
80% of the electronically stored information. Most of the journals, bulletins,
magazines, newspapers, records of inventions of science and technology are
published in English.
·
Language
of Science and Technology-Most
of the inventions are originally recorded in English. The scientific and
technical names of most of the phenomena are in English. It is the language of
international research and innovations. Majority of scientists wide read and
publish in English.
·
Language
of Employment-English
is a language of opportunities. It opens the doors of employments across the
breadth and length of the world. It offers suitable career opportunities
abroad. It facilitates careers of good remuneration.
·
Language
of Commerce-International
business, banking, share markets and insurance sectors use English as the
medium of communication. Most of the soft wares used in the field of commerce
are in English.
Thus English is a global language and
hence, a working knowledge of English has become a requirement in a number of
fields and as a consequence over a billion people speak English, at least to a
basic level.
REFERENCE
·
Effective
Teaching of English-K Jamaludheen
·
English
Language Education-Dr K Sivarajan
