English Is the Lingua Franca of Europeans as Two Thirds Speak the Language Which Has Squeezed Out All Its Rivals (by Steve Doughty)
In his article, Steve Doughty showed the report provided by the European Union's statistics which revealed that 94 percent of children in the European Union learned English as their second language and two thirds of the adult population could speak English. Denmark had the best English proficiency at 94 percent and Italy showed the least at 60 percent proficiency. This article provides me with helpful information about English language in European countries and confirms the implications of its domination over other languages.
Credits to : Doughty, S. (2013, September 27). English is the lingua franca of Europeans as two thirds speak the language which has squeezed out all its rivals. Mail Online. Retrieved from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2436051/English-lingua-franca-Europeans-thirds-speak-language-squeezed-rivals.html
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In his article, Steve Doughty showed the report provided by the European Union's statistics which revealed that 94 percent of children in the European Union learned English as their second language and two thirds of the adult population could speak English. Denmark had the best English proficiency at 94 percent and Italy showed the least at 60 percent proficiency. This article provides me with helpful information about English language in European countries and confirms the implications of its domination over other languages.
Credits to : Doughty, S. (2013, September 27). English is the lingua franca of Europeans as two thirds speak the language which has squeezed out all its rivals. Mail Online. Retrieved from http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2436051/English-lingua-franca-Europeans-thirds-speak-language-squeezed-rivals.html
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Across Cultures, English Is the Word (by Seth Mydans)
Seth Mydans, who writes for The New York Times, talks about the current position of English language in the world and its probable future. He presents the idea that, for the first time in the history of the mankind, English language might not follow the fate of its predecessors: Latin, Phoenician, Sanskrit, and many others. Globalization, music, and Iternet could all contribute to its survival and the world dominance.
Credits to: Mydans, S. (2007, April 9). Across cultures, English is the word. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/09/world/asia/09iht-englede.1.5198685.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
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Seth Mydans, who writes for The New York Times, talks about the current position of English language in the world and its probable future. He presents the idea that, for the first time in the history of the mankind, English language might not follow the fate of its predecessors: Latin, Phoenician, Sanskrit, and many others. Globalization, music, and Iternet could all contribute to its survival and the world dominance.
Credits to: Mydans, S. (2007, April 9). Across cultures, English is the word. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/09/world/asia/09iht-englede.1.5198685.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0
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Behind the Music: What It Costs European Acts to Sing in Their Own Languages (by Helienne Lindvall)
The author of this article, Helienne Lindvall, who is a professional musician herself, is concerned about the situation in Europe where American artists are at the top of the European radio charts. She also points out that an increasing number of European artists are opting to sing in English rather than in their own languages in order to succeed in their careers. I find this article valuable, because the data she provides is related to my research.
Credits to: Lindvall, H. (2012, January 13). Behind the music: What it costs European acts to sing in their own languages. The Guardian. Retrieved from http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/jan/13/european-acts-sing-in-english
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The author of this article, Helienne Lindvall, who is a professional musician herself, is concerned about the situation in Europe where American artists are at the top of the European radio charts. She also points out that an increasing number of European artists are opting to sing in English rather than in their own languages in order to succeed in their careers. I find this article valuable, because the data she provides is related to my research.
Credits to: Lindvall, H. (2012, January 13). Behind the music: What it costs European acts to sing in their own languages. The Guardian. Retrieved from http://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2012/jan/13/european-acts-sing-in-english
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K-Pop and the Future of Korea (by Mimsie Ladner)
"K-Pop and the Future of Korea" is focused on the K-pop growing popularity in the world. Although my research is focused on the Anglo-American trend in the music industry, this article is important, because it demonstrates how Westerners react to different cultural phenomena. For instance, Mimsie Ladner writes: "ll be the first to admit that I do have a nice little selection of K-pop songs on my iPod and I'm not ashamed to say it." She also states that many Westerners find K-Pop "a cheesy, sugar-coated excuse for entertainment."
Credits to: Ladner, M. (2013, August 20). K-Pop and the Future of Korea. Huffington Post, Entertainment. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mimsie-ladner/kpop-korea-music_b_3784115.html
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"K-Pop and the Future of Korea" is focused on the K-pop growing popularity in the world. Although my research is focused on the Anglo-American trend in the music industry, this article is important, because it demonstrates how Westerners react to different cultural phenomena. For instance, Mimsie Ladner writes: "ll be the first to admit that I do have a nice little selection of K-pop songs on my iPod and I'm not ashamed to say it." She also states that many Westerners find K-Pop "a cheesy, sugar-coated excuse for entertainment."
Credits to: Ladner, M. (2013, August 20). K-Pop and the Future of Korea. Huffington Post, Entertainment. Retrieved from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mimsie-ladner/kpop-korea-music_b_3784115.html
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The Phoenix Revolution (by Rob Sheffield)
In this article, the Rolling Stone columnist, Rob Sheffield, draws our attention to Phoenix, a French band which made its way to the hearts, or rather ears, of many Americans. Although the band sings about "Paris and dead people", it does so in English. Besides being one of my favorite bands, they serve as an example of how non-Anglo-American bands succeed in the music world.
Credits to: Sheffield, R. (2012, May 5). The Phoenix Revolution. Retrieved from http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-phoenix-revolution-20100505
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In this article, the Rolling Stone columnist, Rob Sheffield, draws our attention to Phoenix, a French band which made its way to the hearts, or rather ears, of many Americans. Although the band sings about "Paris and dead people", it does so in English. Besides being one of my favorite bands, they serve as an example of how non-Anglo-American bands succeed in the music world.
Credits to: Sheffield, R. (2012, May 5). The Phoenix Revolution. Retrieved from http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/the-phoenix-revolution-20100505
Image: http://music-mix.ew.com/2009/03/26/phoenix-big-eno/
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