Arbeidsark: English as a Global Language — Power and Identity
📚 English as a Global Language — Power and Identity
Vg1 Engelsk | Working Sheet
Name: _________________________ Date: _____________ Class: _______
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Task 1: Fill in the Missing Words 📝
Complete the sentences with words from the word bank below.
Word Bank: *lingua franca* | *soft power* | *linguistic imperialism* | *postcolonial* | *hegemony* | *hybridization*
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Task 2: Matching — Concepts and Definitions ✅
Draw a line to connect each concept with its correct definition.
| A | B |
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| 1. Linguistic diversity | a) The power of English speakers to shape global culture through media and entertainment |
| 2. Language extinction | b) The variety of languages spoken worldwide, including minority and indigenous languages |
| 3. Soft power | c) The disappearance of a language when communities stop speaking it |
| 4. Mother tongue | d) A person's first or native language |
| 5. Translation technology | e) AI and digital tools that reduce the need for English as a bridge language |
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Task 3: Short Answer — Historical Context 📖
Answer in 1–2 sentences:
3a) How did the British Empire contribute to English becoming a global language?
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3b) Why did English dominance increase after World War II?
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Task 4: Critical Thinking — Who Benefits? 💭
Read the statement and respond:
*"English proficiency directly impacts job opportunities and salary globally."*
Question: In your opinion, who benefits MOST from English dominance in the workplace? Who benefits LEAST? Explain briefly.
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Task 5: Categorization — English and Identity 🌍
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