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Flipping the question of the importance of local and endangered languages to humankind, our questions for this session are What are the potential advantages to the global spread of English and other Hegemonic Languages? What are the potential disadvantages?
In roughly 150-200 words, citing specific examples from the readings in Harrison and Abley, explain how the spread of “hegemonic languages” was accomplished and what are the benefits and disadvantages to this spread, with a focus upon how it affects local languages. “Hegemonic languages” (like English) are those that enjoy a privileged social and even political position in a multilinguistic society (such as the United States), often at the expense of other languages. You will not receive full credit for participation if you do not address the material covered in the readings, citing them by the author and page numbers.
You will also be expected to offer a response to one of your classmates. This can take the form of a counterpoint (disagreeing with your classmate’s position, and offering evidence to the contrary), or a supporting argument (offering additional information to support the claim of your classmate). For this response, you need not be limited to the material covered in this week’s readings.
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