English in Europe: Whose Language, Which Culture?.

Berns, Margie

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ERIC Number: EJ506808

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1995

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English in Europe: Whose Language, Which Culture?

Berns, Margie

International Journal of Applied Linguistics, v5 n1 p21-32 1995

This article discusses the spread of English and the impact of American culture within the European Community. It argues that rather than identifying English solely with speakers from Britain or with American culture, English belongs to those who use it and therefore has the potential to be a means of expression of European identity. (32 references) (MDM)

Descriptors: Cultural Influences, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Language Attitudes, North American Culture, Second Language Instruction, Sociolinguistics

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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