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The Role That English Plays in the World Today #1160

I did research to establish whether English is imperialist, democratic, or neutral. The initial spread of English in the world might have been an imperialistic process; but in a modern society with globalization, the continued development of technology, and the expansion of business, there has been an increased need to adopt a lingua franca. English has been adopted and adapted to facilitate this role. At present, approximately one in every three people in the world are able of communicating at a proficient level of English. English has become a useful additional resource to society that contributes to a greater cultural understanding and advancement.

*** Part of the Graduate Student Showcase; this presentation, itself, is 25 minutes long. ***