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Feb 26, 2024 · This paper explores the ascent of English as a global lingua franca within the context of linguistic hegemony, following Phillipson’s 1992 framework. It scrutinizes English’s role...
nance of English beyond the bounds of being a lingua franca, used as an instrument for global communication, seeing how it has become adopted, modified, and integrated directly into the languages of other nations. In the case of the Philippines, English is classified as a secondary language
Current Status and Ongoing Debates Today, English remains a prominent language in the Philippines, serving as a lingua franca for communication among individuals from diverse linguistic backgrounds. It is widely used in education, business, government, media, and everyday interactions.
- Chris J . Lowery
- Orathai Chureson
- Introduction
- Language Learning Experience of Educated Filipinos
- Effect of English on Filipino Language Practices
- Factors Affecting Filipinos’ Existing Language Practices
- Perceptions of Educated Filipinos Towards Emerging Filipino
Abstract. A country’s national language is a national treasure that should be preserved and passed on from generation to generation. In some multilingual contexts, as in the Philippines, the national language is evolving, being mixed with English (Francisco, 2012) possibly as a consequence of globalization. In an effort to create an awareness of ...
In this beautiful seven thousand-island country, it is never surprising to hear the locals speak Tagalog; however, my first impression when I initially came to the Philippines was that I was hearing an English conversation mixed with some other language. Though English words were articulated, comprehension was not possible due to the code-switchin...
Based on the findings from interviews, the language learning experiences of all participants in the in-depth, semi-structured interviews had been dualistic in nature. They admitted to not having learned English alongside Filipino from childhood, although few words were first introduced in English. Participant D said, “We learned what is nose, e...
Based on results from the spot observations, media observations, in-depth, semi-structured individual interviews, it was evident that cultured Filipinos localized English to a large extent. Children are given names in English. English is also an official language and medium of instruction. From media observations, English language is used mostly...
Most of the six suggested themes or contributors toward the existing Filipino language practice by participants were generally comparable. All participants of this study agreed that the factors that contributed to this phenomenon were the influence of colonialism and language policy in the past; the heavy influence of local media and globalizatio...
Based on the in-depth interviews, all participants were aware of the current linguistic practice and the emerging trend that Filipino was losing its uniqueness as an individual language. Four of the participants in the in-depth, semi-structured interview expressed their concerns by making comments such as “a very sad practice”, “unhealthy practic...
- Orathai Chureson
- 2014
Jul 12, 2023 · As English emerged as the global lingua franca, Filipinos adopted a more favorable attitude towards learning the language.
Nov 17, 2014 · ABSTRACT. Research in world Englishes (WE) and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) have long been promoting what Pakir describes as ‘common working axioms’ (2009: 228) which uphold the pluricentricity of English: the existence of varieties, the acceptance of language change and adaptation, and the highlighting of discourse strategies.
Mar 2, 2018 · English in the Philippines. English as a medium of instruction. World Englishes. Language and globalization. Language as social practice. Introduction.
