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A Globalized World needs a Global Language
The realization of globalization has many effects on the social, economic and political set ups in the world. Of these aspects, language is a fundamental element of globalization, and a factor that facilitates global interaction. However, the challenges of having different languages in the world limit the realization of a globalized world. According to Fairclough (2007), a global language is needed to solve these challenges for a globalized world. A globalized language is needed to connect all other factors of globalization, promote human interaction and facilitate technology. In this regard, English language stands out as the most appropriate language.
A global language is needed for a more unified communication process in the world to achieve a better globalized world. Globalization is a process that requires human interaction and sharing through global communication. However, global communication is limited by a language barrier problem. Currently, global communication depends on the use of interpreters to allow people from different social backgrounds with different languages to communicate effectively (Fairclough, 2007). Interpreters are used in global conferences, high level political meetings and business organizations. Adoption of English language as a global language would solve the problem and make global communication better.
A global language is needed in the world to connect the main elements of globalization and tools of a global world. A significant element of globalization that requires a global language is technological applications such as the internet and IT systems. A globalized world would be better connected by technology that adopts a single language rather than translating to different languages (Fairclough, 2007). While technology provides the basis for globalization in the modern world, language plays an irreplaceable role in the globalization process and realization of a globalized world (Crystal, 2012). In this regard, using English as the global default language for all technologies would make globalization.
Using a global language will make human interaction more effective and significant in a globalized world (Fairclough, 2007). Human interactions of trade, commerce and education are among other important social, economic and political aspects of a globalized world. As a result, they are important in the promotion of globalization as they form the basis of human interaction. In the modern world, English is the most widely used language in human interaction; be it social, economic or political levels of interaction (Crystal, 2012). Therefore, the adoption of English as a global language will promote commerce, social interactions and political exchange among countries for a better globalized world.
Despite the importance of a global language in a globalized world, there are refutations of the need. Opponents argue that a global language will erase the cultural importance of the local languages and erode the culture of the people. They also argue that adopting English as the global language will promote the English culture and promote the western dominance over the world. However, this argument is not true. This is because adoption of a global language, just helps the interconnectedness between people on a global level, and does not affect the cultural setups of different countries (Fairclough, 2007).
In conclusion, the realization of a globalized world requires a global language to promote human interaction and communication. The use of a global language facilitates globalization by providing a common language for global communication. This avoids the challenge of interpretation and eliminates the use of interpretation in global communication, in commerce, in political processes and in the use of technology. With the English being the most widely spoken language, English stands out as the most appropriate global language. Therefore, for a better globalized world, English should be adopted as a global language.
References
Crystal, D. (2012). English as a Global Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Fairclough, N. (2007). Language and Globalization. New York: Routledge