Abstract
My paper examines the dynamics of English language at a global level with reference to multiculturalism, diaspora, and new media. The constraints of time and space, the distances between cultures, between languages, people and traditions, have reduced enabling new circumstances of communication and varied relationship networks. In such contexts, I argue that English language mediates between local and distant cultures, between diversity and the universal need for human interaction, contributing to new forms of dialogue and new meanings, as well as different identities. The study provides an analysis regarding the use of English language, its role and some of its applications in the context of multiculturalism, multilingualism and diaspora cultures. It also presents an illustration of language use in relation to identity and other issues pertaining to Indian diasporic writings and communication in multicultural and global contexts.
Presenters
Ramona L. CeciuLecturer, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, Spiru Haret University, Bucharest, Romania
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Communications and Linguistic Studies
KEYWORDS
English, Language, Communication, Diaspora, Multiculturalism, Psychology, Humanities
