How English as a lingua franca contributes to language death : historical and linguistics perspectives. The cases of Bo and Eyak

dc.contributorBicoff, Carla
dc.contributorInsaurralde, Andrea
dc.creatorRosenstock, Juan SebastiƔn
dc.date2025
dc.date.accessioned2025-09-04T22:32:52Z
dc.date.available2025-09-04T22:32:52Z
dc.descriptionThis study explores the significant yet often overlooked impact of English, functioning as a global lingua franca, on the gradual disappearance of minority languages. Drawing from historical evidence, sociolinguistic theory, and illustrative case studies, the research reveals how the global expansion of English— initially propelled by colonialism and later reinforced by globalization—has led to the decline, marginalization, and extinction of numerous indigenous languages. The paper provides a conceptual framework that outlines the stages of language decline and examines the mechanisms through which English has achieved dominance, particularly through political power, institutional education, and media influence. At its core, the research analyzes how sociopolitical structures, and economic incentives disrupt intergenerational language transmission and promote English monolingualism at the expense of linguistic diversity. The case studies of Eyak, Bo, and Manx demonstrate the practical consequences of English hegemony. The paper concludes by emphasizing the urgent need to reassess global language policies and advocates for revitalization efforts aimed at preserving endangered languages before they are irretrievably lost.
dc.descriptionFil: Rosenstock, Juan SebastiÔn. Universidad Fasta. Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación; Argentina.
dc.descriptionFil: Bicoff, Carla. Universidad Fasta. Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación; Argentina.
dc.descriptionFil: Insaurralde, Andrea. Universidad Fasta. Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación; Argentina.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://dspace.ufasta.edu.ar/handle/123456789/87254
dc.languageeng
dc.publisherUniversidad Fasta. Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.rightshttp://creativecommons.org/licences/by-nc-nd/3.0/deed.es_AR
dc.subjectGlobal English
dc.subjectLanguage extinction
dc.subjectEndangered languages
dc.titleHow English as a lingua franca contributes to language death : historical and linguistics perspectives. The cases of Bo and Eyak
dc.typeinfo:eu-repo/semantics/bachelorThesis
dc.typeinfo:ar-repo/semantics/trabajo final de grado
dc.typeinfo:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersion

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