An English-speaking world
Description
English is a language spoken by two billion people, perhaps even more. This classic PBS program examines the prevalence of English in the world today and presents a historical overview of its rise. Focusing on the expansion of the British Empire and the emergence of English-language mass media, the program explains how widespread English usage survived Britain's post-WWII decolonization, particularly in India and Africa. It also examines the impact of American-and especially Californian-English, which has arguably become standard. Interviews with William Safire and Gloria Steinem provide insight into Americanization and the linguistic influence of feminism.
Runtime
59 min
Series
Subjects
- Social structure (572)
- Culture (254)
- English language (787)
- Language and languages (158)
- Linguistics (60)
- Literature (399)
- Communication (1217)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2007], c1986
Database
Films on Demand
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