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An English-Speaking World
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Format: DVD » Add to Cart » Request Preview Access Catalogue Number: 393448DV Producer: Films Media Group Subject: English Language: ENGLISH Grade Level: 9 - Post Secondary Country of Origin: U.S. Copyright Year: 1986 Running Time: 58 Rights: PPR 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. |
