The Origin And Destination Of English During The Last Century

Language is an extremely important part of culture, but also spreads, develops, and changes over time. Language is a part of culture and can be used to define a culture. Language can be diffused in many ways. Today there are thousands of languages that are constantly being spoken and spread around the world. An example would be Singapore or South Africa. Singapore and South Africa are two completely different countries located in completely different parts of the world, yet both of their official languages is English. Languages can be spread and changed over

Such exchange is great for stabilizing relations between countries and spreading ideas. When people are exposed to new ideas, thought processes, languages, beliefs, and overall fresh environments, it causes positive changes in the brain that can completely alter the way we think. As Mark Twain wrote, “travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow mindedness.” (Innocents Abroad)

In more modern times the interaction of English speakers with other languages, through first colonialism, and later the emergence of English as a global language has enriched the vocabulary (‘pyjama’) and led to the evolution of different versions of English around the world, for example the hybrid ‘Singlish’ that has emerged in Singapore.

The earlier historical settings gave an opportunity to the Europeans to visit the primitive cultures of the world. As time progress the settling of the Europeans in different areas provided an accumulated firsthand knowledge which defined the means for existence for human beings. By looking around us we can observe the later stages on cultures that are as a result of the process that was initiated at the late age of colonization and exploration. The culture of the people has spontaneously been affected by this occurring changes thus causing cultural readjustment that has significantly contributed to transformation and new ways of social interaction. When cultures interact, then there has to be cultural exchanges that are experienced.

The Anglo-Saxon culture has a large impact on the world. As they migrated, they brought their beliefs here, and have stayed since. They devoted their time and energy for their king, as we do with our family and elders. Individuals were to be kind and respect those who are important to them, to have a better relationship. Although before

The English language has changed drastically over the years, but are we the reason that is has changed so much?  With the world constantly changing and evolving, the way we speak changes too; Many things such as technology, music, media, and new products have influenced the way that English is spoken today.

The English language has undergone many changes over the course of history. In the Middle Ages some of the major changes to the spoken and written language of the time were influenced by many cultural and industrial events. The biggest cultural event of the time was the Renaissance, the English language came to the forefront at this time finally becoming a widely accepted and used language in the world. In earlier times Latin and French were considered to be the languages of the educated masses, this was the first time that English began to be recognized as a language used by scholars. Another major cultural event was what is commonly referred to as the Golden Age in English Literature. Such famous authors as Edmund Spenser, William Shakespeare,

Some of the examples Richard Lerderer gives to explain the widespread influence of the English language are “English has acquired the largest vocabulary of all the world’s languages”. He Also says “half of the world’s books are written in English, and majority of international calls are made in English”. Another important example is that English is universally spoken.

Many English settlers wanted to govern themselves and they wanted to feel a sense of belonging and acceptance wherever they landed. They were tired of being persecuted in England. There were many motives as to why the English wanted out of England, but I think there are three reasons that primarily stood out above all of the others. The English migrated for mainly religious purposes, however, they also wanted a new economic system as well as the opportunity to own their own land.

     After the Norman Invasion in 1066, Old English starts to shift. William the Conqueror brought great reform to England and also the French language. It was originally spoken primarily by members of Parliament and their chosen Religious leaders but when William divided the land taken from the English and gave it to his faithful Norman followers, the French language seeped into the commoners dialect. The changes that take place during this time are best reflected in Middle English.

Because of migration, we are exposed to different languages and with language always changing a developing we see the adaptation of the of new words or new meanings of existing words. Learning a new language is also regarded as a social process rather than an individual achievement. Everyone has their own way of speaking and communicating with others. Which gives amazing experiences because we all know that the way people generally think is the same way they generally communicate. When different ethnic society is combined, they tend to force the development of words that are not frequent. Ethnic diversity and variations are usually the influence that drives the rule of language. Language variation is affected by ethnic groups because they often have to learn a language that is specific to their environment. Although they consider their language to be their identity they are often forced to substitute it with another or combine it. Take for instance an immigrant that arrives in a new country. They have their own language and their own way of speaking however that have to quickly adopt the new language however they may still incorporate some of their own language with the new dominant

It would thus be quite clear that whether it is in the field of language use in education, language use in administration or in mass media, there is a constant need to weigh alternatives and plan action. The examples cited above are as true of any multilingual country as they are of India. Such examples not only establish the necessity for language planning, but also the need to analyse its process and product.

English was one of many languages spoken in Britain for four hundred years before it began to be called English. It was a language with no special status and without a special strong identity. In fact, the history of English started with the arrival of Anglo-Saxons in Britain in the 400s when Celtic languages were spoken by the inhabitants of the island. English shows some traces of Celtic, rising from the merge of dialects brought by the Germanic invaders. And after the Norman conquest of 1066, English spelling and vocabulary was affected by French and Latin, especially when French becomes the official language of England. But in the period of renaissance, Shakespeare and the Elizabeth era, the role of the church, of French and Latin turn down and English becomes the language of government and science. And when the first official government documents were written in English, a common sense of a

The Norman Conquest had important consequences on all levels, including the linguistic one. English phonetics, vocabulary, morphology and also syntax were influenced by French, but, despite the historical and social background, the mother tongue survived and adapted, reestablishing itself after 1200.

Cultural exchange programs are for connecting, enriching and empowering the global community. Cultural exchange program is a program, in which students from schools, colleges and universities study abroad at one of their institution's partner institutions. Cultural exchange programs expose students to people from different cultural, geographic, religious and socio-economic backgrounds and provide the opportunity for students to develop a greater understanding of diversity both in their home country and visiting country. Cultural Exchange Program allows students to interact with and learn from people who are different from themselves and to participate in new and unique experiences beyond their own communities. Cultural exchange assists students to develop positive relationships with others, understand a broader range of perspectives, and develop the knowledge and skills needed for participation in our multicultural society. Participating in International Cultural and