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Postcolonial English - for iPod/iPhone

The dominance of the English language around the world dates back to the era of British colonialism. English spread across the globe as a consequence of the British Empire and was often imposed on countries as a result of colonialism. But what is the attitude of post-colonial countries to the language now? And how has the legacy of colonialism affected the way that English exists around the world? The short films in this collection examine the roles and attitudes towards English in various postcolonial countries.

  • 12 minutes 54 seconds
    English in Post colonial India
    After nearly 200 years of colonial riule in India did the indigenous citizens still want the English language?
    6 July 2011, 2:34 am
  • Transcript -- English in Post colonial India
    Transcript -- After nearly 200 years of colonial riule in India did the indigenous citizens still want the English language?
    6 July 2011, 2:34 am
  • 5 minutes 16 seconds
    English in Post colonial Singapore
    In Singapore English was adopted as one of the official languages after independence to try and bring together the countries.
    6 July 2011, 2:33 am
  • Transcript -- English in Post colonial Singapore
    Transcript -- In Singapore English was adopted as one of the official languages after independence to try and bring together the countries.
    6 July 2011, 2:33 am
  • 12 minutes 36 seconds
    English in Post colonial Malaysia
    The position of English in Malaysia with it's ethnically diverse population is highly contraversial.
    6 July 2011, 2:32 am
  • Transcript -- English in Post colonial Malaysia
    Transcript -- The position of English in Malaysia with it's ethnically diverse population is highly contraversial.
    6 July 2011, 2:32 am
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