Internationalizing Minimal English: Perils and Parallels

Nicholas Farrelly; Michael Wesley

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-62512-6_5

Internationalizing Minimal English: Perils and Parallels

Nicholas Farrelly, Michael Wesley

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This chapter links the development of Minimal English to the concerns of practitioners and analysts of international affairs. Using examples from the Asian region, the authors suggest that, in this new era of multipolar intercultural relations, the need for neutral languages for coordination is greater than ever. A case study of US–China relations shows that using English in ways that do not acknowledge its heavy cultural and power baggage can invite misunderstanding and resistance. The authors argue that Minimal English offers a chance to move from a mode of domination and socialization to a mode of coordination and renegotiation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Minimal English for a Global World
Subtitle of host publication	Improved Communication Using Fewer Words
Publisher	Springer International Publishing
Pages	95-112
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9783319625126
ISBN (Print)	9783319625119
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-62512-6_5
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2017

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