Linguistic Imperialism and Dominance
Investigating the dominance of global languages and their impact on cultural diversity.
Key Questions
- Assess whether the dominance of English is a tool for global unity or a form of cultural erasure.
- Analyze the geographic factors contributing to the spread and dominance of certain languages.
- Explain the concept of linguistic imperialism with historical examples.
Common Core State Standards
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