Linguistic Imperialism

Linguistic imperialism  is :

• An attitude that humans usually transfer to each other

• A subtype of linguicism which also describes the transformation of a dominant language

• A theoretical concept and construct in how language is studied

What was the purpose of Philipson's text?

• To understand some developments in societies.

• To identify some issues in foreign languages.

• The imposition of English teaching among another language, as a global one

What were the consequences of imperialism in third-world countries?

• People welcomed the changes in languages.

• A complete refusal of the imposition of imperialism.

• A new pedagogical tool so they could learn.

Who was Alan Davies?

• A professor of applied linguistics who has worked with Phillipson on many 

  books

• A politician who funded Phillipson’s research

• A linguist who opposed many of Phillipson’s work

Why is English considered as a “Killer Language” according to Phillipson?

• Because England conquered and killed many of the native population of 

  the colonies they created

• Because it is taught in so many countries as a second language that it

  sometimes ends up overpowering some native dialects

• Because it is so hard to learn that non-native speakers say it kills their will

   to learn it

What is the effect on teaching English, according to the author?

• English is forced into a position of officialism and ends up overpowering other languages

• It means that more people would be able to work in politics

• English culture will be scattered throughout the world, losing its value

Who is Robert Phillipson?

• A colleague of Alan Davies

• The professor who wrote ‘Linguistic Imperialism’ in 1985

• A professor at Copenhagen Business School

Mass poverty in Third World countries is a direct consequence of…

• English teachers

• Native English speakers

• The international system