As native languages continue to struggle for survival, the influence of French in Africa is fast fading. Models have emerge of possible impact of a mono-lingual civilization especially with regard to innovation and global competitiveness. We now know that emphasis on English language is indeed killing other languages and constraining us to tap into the creativity of non-English speakers?
You’ve probably heard about TOEFL. Yes, me too. Patricia Ryan asks if a computer programmer needs as much score as a doctor on the TOEFL. Good question. Fact is that the score will always be the same regardless. People are therefore screened on the basis of how they can communicate in English in total disregard of what they know or can contribute to global issues. How health is that?
In this piece, Patricia Ryan paints a simple, yet effective case for preservation of native languages (multi-lingualism). She claims that 1 language dies every 14 days. check out her remarks here: http://www.ted.com/talks/patricia_ryan_ideas_in_all_languages_not_just_english.html
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