جامعة المنيا، كلية اﻷلسن ,Mini University, Faculty of Alsun لغة وحضارة، الفرقة الثانية دراسات عليا ، Linguistics , Pre-M.A.,2020 0202 المحاضر د.إيمان العيسوى Instructor Dr Eman Elesawy Language and Culture 2nd, April,2020 ILOs (Intended Learning Objectives): *To understand the role of language in forming culture and identity *To discuss factors leading to language death *To mention procedures to revive the Arabic language Questions: 1*Based on your study/readings, is the Arabic language a dying one? American Research Journal of English and Literature(ARJEL) ISSN(online)- 2378-9026 Volume 2016, 6 Pages Research Article Open Access English as a Global Language and the Effects on Culture and Identity Ibrahim Alfarhan
[email protected] Graduate Student, School of Education Saint Louis University, St. Louis, United States Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the concepts of English globalization and also its effects on cultural identity. This paper examines how second English language learners use English at the expense of their traditional languages. It also examines how second language acquisition influences one’s cultural identity. Research evidence from various articles used in this paper confirms that the globalization of English is detrimental to the cultural identity of the given group. Language is considered as one of the most effective ways of determining a person’s identity and cultural background. This means that without language, it can be difficult to establish one’s cultural identity. Again, many people use English frequently when they communicate; however, as Ged (2013) explains, second language acquisition may lead to the loss of some aspects or knowledge about the first language.