Globalization And The English Language

Did you realize that over a billion people in the world now speak English? According to a report titled, "English Next" by language researcher David Graddol, "...two billion people [will] be speaking or learning English within a decade." [1]English is everywhere. The Economist says, "[English] is the language of globalization-of international business, politics... It is the language of computers and the Internet... it is the dominant international language in communications, science, aviation, entertainment, radio and diplomacy...." [2]"English... is an important tool for operating on the world stage," says John Whitehead,...

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Benefits From Globalization

FactsThe things that come to many minds when globalization is mentioned are loss of United States' jobs, NAFTA, CAFTA, APEC, outsourcing, and low-wages. The perception to most people is that if outsourcing is bad, then globalization must be bad. The fact is that globalization is good for the United States of America and the market economy. It promotes prosperity for participating countries. What needs to be done is to educate people on the diversity and multiculturalism in the work place, and the sensitivity in the culture of the participating countries. Listed below are the benefits of Globalization and international trade:(1) Opportunity...

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The Positive Effects of Globalization

Globalization has a relatively new idea that the world has been embracing. The positive effects of globalization are numerous and extremely beneficial for everyone in all countries. It has been the most successful prosperity and anti-poverty movement in modern history.The Advantages Include...Forces businesses to compete on a global scale. This allows the market place to really work and gives consumers a better advantage. No long will businesses be able to corner markets because politicians protect them. They'll now to compete with foreign businesses that may or may not be able to do business more efficiently. Countries move to...

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Definition And Examples of Globalization for Newbie

Banyak dari kita yang sering bertanya-tanya “Apa sih definisi Globalisasi itu?”, “Makhluk macam apa itu Globalisasi?”, “Pengaruh Globalisasi ke kita apa sih memangnya?” dan pertanyaan-pertanyaan lain sejenis. Lalu apakah Globalisasi itu sebenarnya? Anda bisa saja mencari di Wikipedia, tapi tentu di Wikipedia anda tidak akan menemukan referensi-referensi terpercaya secara ilmiah (karena Wikipedia Indonesia tidak dicantumkan penulisnya). Satu-satunya jalan yang bisa anda lakukan adalah mencari dalam bahasa Inggris, dan itupun akan menjadi masalah tersendiri bila anda sangat kurang dalam berbahasa negeri Ratu Elizabeth itu. Ada beberapa definisi...

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Globalization

Impacts of GlobalizationThe forces of globalization have allowed for lesser developed countries to make meaningful socioeconomic progress and attain Western standards of living. Ever since 1950, life expectancy in many of the developing countries has increased over fifty percent. These large increases are directly linked to the lower infant mortality rates, better nutrition, improved sanitation and immunizations, and other public health advances. In addition, literacy rates in developing countries have also risen dramatically in the last fifty years. The world now has a largely educated population with a greater intellectual capacity...

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Analysis of William Mazzarella's "Culture, Globalization, Mediation"

The author of “Culture, Globalization, Mediation”, William Mazzarella firmly believes that media has become a basic part of our ever expanding culture and undeniably impacts the way people view other cultures. Furthermore, Mazzarella perceives media as a mirror image of ourselves, “It is the process by which the self recognizes itself by returning to itself, renewed and once removed” (2004:357). Thusly, Mazzarella believes media represents us and our culture back to us, thus making media the mediator between the two neutral parties. Media allows the viewer to compare themselves to other cultures all across the globe and see fragments...

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Guest Post: How to Stay Chic with Summer Dresses 2011

This is a glorious summer for dresses of all styles and fabrics, from modern to retro. Nothing beats the ease of slipping into a dress for work or weekend and finishing the outfit with sandals and a bracelet. Dresses that suit the wearer's figure radiate elegance and confidence, and could not look less like a uniform. They are easy to wear from work to dinner out, or from the beach to the gallery, dressed up or down with accessories, jackets, and nearly any flat or heeled shoes. The biggest trend this year is the biggest dress of them all, the Maxi. This blast from the past is still gaining popularity in lengths from mid-calf down to the ankles....

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Ayana Designs Necklace Giveaway!

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC's Lingerie.com Giveaway is the lovely Rebirth ~ congrats!Darlings, CC is so excited to introduce you to Ayana Designs, a fabulous line of handmade jewelry!All necklaces at ayanadesigns.com.Fabulous news, darlings! CC and Ayana Designs have one of these lovely necklaces to give away to a lucky CC reader! The winner gets to select her prize!Seven Day Reader’s Choice Contest: To enter, simply visit the Ayana Designs website, select your favorite piece, and mention it in the comments section of this post. For an extra entry, like Ayana Designs on Facebook and tell CC you have done so in a separate comment.Also,...

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Architectural Inspiration: Sassy Stripes

First things first, darlings! The winner of CC's Towne & Reese Jewelry Giveaway is the lovely NGS ~ congrats!Architectural inspiration via nuevo-estilo.es.Balmain striped low-rise skinny jeans; this and next at net-a-porter.com.Burberry studded leather and denim wedge sandals.Oonagh by Nanette Lepore Jackie sweater; this and next at shopbop.com.Rebecca Minkoff tweed clutch.Darlings, what do you think of this space and the look it inspired?xoxox...

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Chanel Cruise 2012 Highlights

Runway coverage via style.com.Which look is your favorite?xoxox...

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