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The dominance of the English language around the world dates back to the era of British colonialism. English spread across the globe as a consequence of the British Empire and was often imposed on countries as a result of colonialism. But what is the attitude of post-colonial countries to the language now? And how has the legacy of colonialism affected the way that English exists around the world? The short films in this collection examine the roles and attitudes towards English in various postcolonial countries. This material forms part of The Open University course U214 Worlds of English.
Track 3: English in Post colonial Malaysia
The position of English in Malaysia with it's ethnically diverse population is highly contraversial.
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Tracks in this podcast:
| Track | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | English in Post colonial India | After nearly 200 years of colonial riule in India did the indigenous citizens still want the English language? Play now English in Post colonial India |
| 2 | English in Post colonial Singapore | In Singapore English was adopted as one of the official languages after independence to try and bring together the countries. Play now English in Post colonial Singapore |
| 3 | English in Post colonial Malaysia | The position of English in Malaysia with it's ethnically diverse population is highly contraversial. Play now English in Post colonial Malaysia |
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