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English as a Significant Element in the Framework of the New World Order
English as a Significant Element in the Framework of the New World Order

Author(s): Audronė Poškienė
Subject(s): Language acquisition, Sociolinguistics, Philology
Published by: Kauno Technologijos Universitetas
Keywords: English language; New World Order;

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with the role of the English language in the changing world. The spread of English is viewed differently by various researchers. Some countries try to stand the spread of English by paying more attention to their native language: creating new terms and concepts, changing curriculum, etc. Nevertheless, most people appear to represent a commonly held view that English can satisfy most needs of the world and can become the global language.

  • Issue Year: 2002
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 87-91
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: English