Language Power and Pedagogy Discussion group

International Languages on the rising

ksueduc — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:29:15 +0000

In an article publish on “El Clarin“, an Argentinian newspaper, Humberto Lopez, general secretary of the association of academies of languages, talks about the growth of the Spanish language in U.S.A. Lopez predicts that U.S.A will have well over 110 million Spanish speakers by 2050, he adds that USA is currently fifth behind Mexico, Spain, Colombia and Argentina; in the number of inhabitants speaking the language. Lopez mentions the possibility of Spanish becoming the second official language of U.S.A and even replacing English as the first international language. His statements are strong, but will we see it in our lifetime if it happens? What implications will it bring to our education system?
Direct link to article: http://www.clarin.com/diario/2007/07/20/um/m-01461500.htm

Hello Class!

ksueduc — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:51:39 +0000

Welcome to our discussion blog and start blogging!

Global Awareness

ksueduc — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:22:29 +0000

Americans are NOT stupid – WITH SUBTITLES

NCLB, Success or Failure

ksueduc — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:17:44 +0000

Was NCLB setup for failure or success? Failure or success for who?

International Language

ksueduc — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:13:26 +0000

If we are to be a global society we need a language to communicate, but who will decide what this language should be? Will this entity be considered an organizational entity or an oppressor one? Will it ever be possible to have a non dominant international language of communication?

Dominant and oppressed cultures

ksueduc — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:11:32 +0000

Is it possible to have a balance of power without powerful and oppressed cultures?