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Multilingualism in the English-Speaking World

Pedigree of Nations

Multilingualism in the English-Speaking World is the winner of the BAAL Book Prize 2005. Multilingualism in the English-Speaking World: Pedigree of Nations explores the consequences of English as a global language and multilingualism as a social phenomenon. Written accessibly, it explores the extent of diversity in ‘inner circle’ English speaking countries (the UK, the USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand) and examines language in the home, school, and the wider community. Considers the perspectives of English as a global language as well as multilingualism as a social phenomenon. Written in an accessible style that draws on contemporary real life examples. Examines the everyday realities of people living in 'inner circle' English-speaking countries, such as the UK, USA, Canada, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Discusses the theoretical issues that underpin current debates, drawing on research literature on societal multilingualism, language maintenance and shift, language policy, language and power, and language and identity.

In contrast, Ontario refuses to allow instruction through any language except
French and English other than for short-term transitional purposes.50 Community
efforts to maintain minority languages Differences in terminology add to the
complexities of cross-national discussions. Languages taught as subjects in
school are usually referred to as foreign languages; languages spoken by new
minority communities are known as community languages in the UK, Ireland,
Australia and ...