THE IMPACT OF GLOBALIZATION ON THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Keywords:
Globalization, lingua franca, world englishes, linguistic imperialism, digital communication, sociolinguistics.Abstract
his article explores the multifaceted relationship between globalization and the
English language, examining how economic, cultural, and technological integration
has transformed English from a national tongue into a global lingua franca. The study
investigates the emergence of "World Englishes" and the linguistic shifts triggered by
digital communication. By analyzing current trends, the research highlights the tension
between linguistic homogenization and the localized adaptation of English. The
findings suggest that while globalization solidifies English as the primary medium for
international discourse, it simultaneously fosters a pluralistic evolution of the language,
leading to new grammatical and lexical structures.
References
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Crystal, D. — English as a Global Language — Cambridge:
Cambridge University Press, 2012. – p. 25-48.
