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English in the United Arab Emirates.
- Source :
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World Englishes . Jun2023, Vol. 42 Issue 2, p344-370. 27p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- This paper provides a sociolinguistic profile of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a focus on the status and functions of English in contemporary UAE society. With less than a 12 per cent local population, the UAE presents a unique linguistic laboratory for the spread of English among an expanding foreign and a shrinking local demographic. Contributing to the current literature on English in Expanding Circle countries, I first present a sociohistorical review of foreign and English language presence in the UAE from the ninth century to the present day. By employing archival research, governmental artifacts, and firstāhand observations, I follow this with a description of contemporary users and the four functions of English in the UAE context. The paper then provides a summary of users' attitudes towards English and Arabic and concludes with an evaluation of key findings and avenues for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08832919
- Volume :
- 42
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- World Englishes
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163821658
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/weng.12560