English as an International Language in Non-Native Settings in an Era of Globalization

Sasaki, Masamichi; Suzuki, Tatsuzo; Yoneda, Masato

doi:10.1163/156913306779147326

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“…They could not easily understand the direction or had trouble communicating with other athletes who speak English to them. This confirms the findings of Sasaki, Suzuki, & Yoneda (2006), who reported communication means people who have the ability to code and decode a language system. As a result, the participants prevented any further interactions with other foreign athletes.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…Language skills have been analyzed as being a vital determination for social interaction. Sasaki, Suzuki, & Yoneda (2006), stated communication means people who have the ability to code and decode a language system. Therefore, language barrier becomes possible obstacle for athlete national champions to communicate with foreign competitors and staff when they live in the international athlete village.…”

Section: Language Barriermentioning

confidence: 99%

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Language Barriers among Taiwanese National Champions

Chen¹

2018

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The study investigated experiences of archery national champions regarding their use of English language at the international athlete village. The slowly growing recognition of the issue in the language barrier was discovered. Three female elite archery athletes were selected that met the criteria for national champion status was based upon previous experiences of competing in the international games. The use of semi-structure interview technique was implemented to be the main method of gathering research data. The study identified several language barriers to communication difficulties. The findings indicated language barriers become issues and had debilitating effect in communication through English language.

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Section: Language Barriermentioning

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Language Barriers among Taiwanese National Champions

Chen¹

2018

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“…6 It means that the Chinese authorities watchdog the spread of environmental ideologies in the English language media discourse and try "to convince people that China needs development instead of protests or expressions of different opinions". 7 Some Chinese environmental activists use metaphorical expressions and believe that "it feels like a dead end," because "more people are showing a willingness to participate in activities to reduce waste" 8 and build a more sustainable future in the country.…”

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confidence: 99%

Linguistic and extralinguistic implementation of environmental activism in the English language media discourse of Russia, China and Southeast Asia

Guslyakova

Guslyakova²,

Valeeva

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Vestn. Ross. univ. družby nar., Ser. Èkol. bezop. žiznedeât.

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The research focuses on the analysis of the English language media discourse dedicated to the problem of environmental activism in the present-day emerging countries of Russia, China and other Southeast Asian states. The main purpose of the study is to understand the linguistic and non-linguistic implementation of the phenomenon of environmental activism in developing countries through the English language media perspective. Taking into account the role of the English language as a lingua franca in the world today, the research hypothesizes that the English language media discourse has turned into an influential tool of the promotion of green sustainable ideas, including environmental activism in the states with the emerging economies. The findings of the study received through the quantitative and qualitative data processing in the software program QDA Minor, proved that the English language media discourse can affect the evolution of peoples eco-consciousness in the emerging countries like Russia, China and other states of Southeast Asia. Despite having different ideological values and national and international strategic purposes, the countries with the developing economies are getting used to the ideas of environmental activism and begin to adopt a more sustainable lifestyle.

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“…In the current globalized business context, the English language is by far the most prominent of contact languages due to a variety of historical, socio-economic and political reasons (Bailey, 1985; Barber, 1982; Crystal, 1997; Firth, 1970; Hertzler, 1965; Kachru, 1986; Sasaki et al , 2006). Language not only enables users to describe their reality, but it also circumscribes reality and identity (Akkermans et al , 2010; Bordia and Bordia, 2015).…”

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Language as heteroglot

Cordeiro

2018

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to reframe the role and function of perceived “bad English” in an international business (IB) context to illustrate that “bad English” could in fact facilitate cross-cultural communication in individuals who do not have English as first language. Design/methodology/approach This study uses the Bakhtinian concept of heteroglossia as a theoretical framework. For the method of analysis, applied linguistics is used in particular through the lens of systemic functional linguistics (SFL) as discourse analysis method to analyze transcribed interview texts. Data collection is via long interviews with 33 top level managers in Swedish managed organizations in Singapore offices. Findings The study illustrates, through respondent interviews and discourse analysis, that perceived “bad English” could help facilitate communication across cultures in a cross-cultural working context. The study also shows how different individuals, depending on personal experience and cultural background, employ different means to navigate and manage language differences at work. Research limitations/implications The findings confirm a Baktinian perspective of language as a heteroglot, where individual identities and understanding of context at work including work behavior are an amalgamation of collected experiences. While many individuals who do not have English as mother tongue might feel embarrassed by their poor English, this study shows that there are many Englishes existing in different working contexts. This study has a limited sample of respondents, pertaining to Swedish and Singaporean top managers in Swedish managed organizations in Singapore. Practical implications This study could be useful for multinational corporations that are interested in strategically managing their corporate language policies, taking into account cognitive differences or cultural identities in different offices worldwide. Social implications At a social level, Bakhtin’s language as a heteroglot brings to awareness that at any one time, while individuals are drawn to identify with their dominant (national) culture and language, in effect, with increased contact with other cultures in working environments, both language and cultural identities shift and evolve with the workplace. Originality/value This study contributes to the growing language in IB research. The novelty in this study is the employment of a Bakhtinian perspective and specifically the employment of SFL as a method of data analysis.

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English as an International Language in Non-Native Settings in an Era of Globalization

Cited by 9 publications

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Language Barriers among Taiwanese National Champions

Language Barriers among Taiwanese National Champions

Linguistic and extralinguistic implementation of environmental activism in the English language media discourse of Russia, China and Southeast Asia

Language as heteroglot

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