THE IMPACT OF ENGLISH AS A GLOBAL LINGUA FRANCA ON LOCAL LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
Keywords:
Lingua franca, linguistic interaction, adoption, borrowing, colonization, pragmatic, social, code-switching, code-mixing, bilingualism, multilingualism, monolingualism.Abstract
English has emerged as the predominant global lingua franca, facilitating communication across borders, cultures, and languages. However, its widespread use also raises questions about its impact on local languages and cultures worldwide. This article examines the multifaceted effects of English as a global lingua franca on local languages and cultures, drawing on a range of scholarly research and empirical evidence.
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