Qualities of an international language?

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the qualities that define an international language, emphasizing universality and cultural neutrality. Participants highlight that an effective international language should not favor any specific culture, making it accessible to all. The conversation references Esperanto as a historical attempt at creating a universal language. Additionally, it notes that English, despite its widespread use, is not universally recognized as an official language in all countries, such as China.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of linguistic concepts such as universality and cultural neutrality
  • Familiarity with the historical context of Esperanto as a constructed language
  • Knowledge of the role of English in global communication
  • Awareness of the sociolinguistic factors influencing language adoption
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the principles of Esperanto and its impact on language development
  • Explore the concept of cultural neutrality in language design
  • Investigate the status of English as a global language and its limitations
  • Examine case studies of languages that have achieved international status
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Language students, linguists, educators, and anyone interested in the dynamics of global communication and the qualities that facilitate language adoption across cultures.

Kushal
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what would be the qualities of an international language?

this is part of my essay on languages; i need some ideas...

thnks
 
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what i came up with are universality and neutrality in culture. The language should not be biased towards a particular culture.
 
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Kushal said:
what i came up with are universality and neutrality in culture. The language should not be biased towards a particular culture.
Try to elaborate on universality. What is significant about an international language? What is the purpose of language? What kind of interactions occur between nations/cultures?
 
i think I'm choosing another topic for the essay: 'How global warming will affect Mauritius?'

the language essay is far beyond me. thanks anyway... :)
 
What do you mean by "qualities", and "international"? You could as well ask, "what are the qualities of French, English, and Spanish?" Those are some of the most international of languages. The qualities making them international may arguably not be within the languages, but instead be within the cultures which made the languages become international.
 
the essay question was more towards a language which would be really international. a language which would be the second official language of all countries(except england, US,...).

just like they developed the esperanto years back. it was meant to be a universal language whereby everyone one would learn it, and then be able to communicate.

english language is not yet a global language because there are still some countries which do not include it as an official language. (i think china is an example)
 

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