English spreading from a tiny scale to a global dimension, allowing countries and citizens to participate fully in global prosperity. English gradually becomes dominant in educational, political, economic and cultural...English spreading from a tiny scale to a global dimension, allowing countries and citizens to participate fully in global prosperity. English gradually becomes dominant in educational, political, economic and cultural aspects. Regarding the dominance of English as a neutral international language, rather than the evidence of linguistic imperialism can be controversial.展开更多
This essay gives explanations for why English is so prevailing in Chinese mainland. Many factors contribute to this over-heated phenomenon. First, the status of the spread of English is illustrated on the basis of sta...This essay gives explanations for why English is so prevailing in Chinese mainland. Many factors contribute to this over-heated phenomenon. First, the status of the spread of English is illustrated on the basis of statistics. This mania for English Learn-ing is irrational in Chinese mainland. Subsequently, the three main reasons are stated respectively: state planning, individual choiceand linguistic imperialism. How the three factors influenced the spread of English in China was drawn from the internal and exter-nal perspectives.展开更多
The English language is seen by the Chinese as a tool of significant pragmatic value, both by the individual and the state. Discourse on English language education within China has, both historically and at present, p...The English language is seen by the Chinese as a tool of significant pragmatic value, both by the individual and the state. Discourse on English language education within China has, both historically and at present, pitted the pragmatic value of English against concerns of cultural and linguistic erosion and imposition. Concerns over the corrupting impact the English language may have on the Chinese language, and further on Chinese culture, uneasily coexist with an acceptance of the English language＇s role as the key to modernization and economic development. Voices of past and present, have at their core a desire for the protection of a reified cultural identity or essence. However, cultural and linguistic influence has not merely been imposed upon China from external forces, but has been actively drawn in by domestic forces. Such domestic forces range from foreign language education policies that meet the demands of a globalized market-driven economy, to a market demand for English language media such as TV programs, movies and literature. Ultimately, the presence and significance of these domestic forces undermines a view of the English language as a vehicle of cultural imperialism in China.展开更多
This paper will present and discuss a few questions raised in David Damrosch's Comparing the Literatures:Literary Studies in a Global Age,a book that,divided into chapters based on some selected keywords,develops ...This paper will present and discuss a few questions raised in David Damrosch's Comparing the Literatures:Literary Studies in a Global Age,a book that,divided into chapters based on some selected keywords,develops relevant thematic nuclei,bringing to the fore literary authors,critics,and theorists.展开更多
文摘English spreading from a tiny scale to a global dimension, allowing countries and citizens to participate fully in global prosperity. English gradually becomes dominant in educational, political, economic and cultural aspects. Regarding the dominance of English as a neutral international language, rather than the evidence of linguistic imperialism can be controversial.
文摘This essay gives explanations for why English is so prevailing in Chinese mainland. Many factors contribute to this over-heated phenomenon. First, the status of the spread of English is illustrated on the basis of statistics. This mania for English Learn-ing is irrational in Chinese mainland. Subsequently, the three main reasons are stated respectively: state planning, individual choiceand linguistic imperialism. How the three factors influenced the spread of English in China was drawn from the internal and exter-nal perspectives.
文摘The English language is seen by the Chinese as a tool of significant pragmatic value, both by the individual and the state. Discourse on English language education within China has, both historically and at present, pitted the pragmatic value of English against concerns of cultural and linguistic erosion and imposition. Concerns over the corrupting impact the English language may have on the Chinese language, and further on Chinese culture, uneasily coexist with an acceptance of the English language＇s role as the key to modernization and economic development. Voices of past and present, have at their core a desire for the protection of a reified cultural identity or essence. However, cultural and linguistic influence has not merely been imposed upon China from external forces, but has been actively drawn in by domestic forces. Such domestic forces range from foreign language education policies that meet the demands of a globalized market-driven economy, to a market demand for English language media such as TV programs, movies and literature. Ultimately, the presence and significance of these domestic forces undermines a view of the English language as a vehicle of cultural imperialism in China.
文摘This paper will present and discuss a few questions raised in David Damrosch's Comparing the Literatures:Literary Studies in a Global Age,a book that,divided into chapters based on some selected keywords,develops relevant thematic nuclei,bringing to the fore literary authors,critics,and theorists.
