1. ENGLISH AND THE INDIAN LINGUISTIC DILEMMA.
- Author
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Sisson, Ralph R.
- Subjects
LANGUAGE policy ,ENGLISH language ,MULTILINGUALISM ,NATIONALISM ,SOVEREIGNTY ,LANGUAGE & languages ,INTERNATIONAL relations ,POLITICAL science - Abstract
The article presents a discussion on the strains to India's internal federal structure because of the lack of common language and the importance of the English language in its unification attempts. It also examines the broad division of languages in India. It also cites that multilingualism and the political unification under British rule were two factors abetting nationalism which was evident in the 1860s. India's attainment of independence and national sovereignty led to its adoption of a national language. It also cites other countries which realized the importance of knowing the English language which include France, Turkey, and the Philippines.
- Published
- 1969
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