colonialism, speaker migration, and new technology contributes to making English an international language (McKay,2002, p.16). Moreover, it is also used in new communication technologies such as the telegraph and telephone which used in international politics, international industry, and business. It is also used in mass media, such as newspaper and radio, which used in technology and science and in education areas. Therefore, the most important factor in the spread of English is that it has…
Briton exiting the European Union It is half past five in the morning September the fifteenth and people are anxiously waiting for Nigel Farage. Around six, a black jeep slowly pulled in front of the BBC TV station in Westminster. The driver of the car walked out from his seat and took few steps towards the left side of the passenger door. As soon as the driver swung open the passage side, Nigel Farage a middle aged man with gray hair and a bank clerk 's suit walked out of the car and…
Voting Patterns: Race and Gender Race, gender, and other minority groups play a key role in politics, significantly in Britain. Three specific chapters from Sex Lies and the Ballot Box: 50 things you need to know about the British Elections, shed light on the key roles of ethnic minority MPs, gender differences in voting, and ethnic group norms, which effectively illustrate the importance of these elements in political system in Britain. Maria Sobolewska, author of the chapter titled “The…
of its citizens to any of its member states. The EU not only benefits its member states, but it is also holds a significant role for the United States as well,…
All 27 members of the European union have been affected due to the United Kingdom being a main actor within the EU. Large states like USA, China, Australia, etc. Have all been negatively hit from this vote, trade agreements will need to be re-discussed because the UK do not have free trade within the EU, and trade agreements…
who was in the hobbit: an unexpected journey. The language spoken in Ireland is Irish and English. One of the Irish holidays is Saint Patrick’s Day which is celebrated because Saint Patrick was the one who converted the island to Christianity. POLITICS &…
At that time, two unified kingdoms existed: the kingdom of England and the kingdom of Scotland. They developed side by side. Besides the desire in the north to expand its territorial limits, the realm from the South also had the ambition to govern Scotland. As Malcolm III was helped by the English to conquer the throne of Scotland, they saw the opportunity to realise their wishes of governance. Nonetheless, once he was King, Malcolm turned his back on them and became an opponent. He invaded…
Case Studies: The United Kingdom and Norway The United Kingdom is an example of a European nation that while still maintaining some sort of native culture has managed to take in many immigrants and refugees, becoming in effect, one of the most diverse European countries. In a census taken in 2011, their population is 87.1% White, 7.0% Asian, 3.0% Black, 2.0% Mixed, 0.9% others. While that may not seem “diverse”, keep in mind that in 2014 the United States cited its population as only 77% White…
All four nations were united once more. The West, a strong agriculture Kingdom that flourished in food and wealth; known for their unbreakable connections with Mother Nature. The East, a naval Kingdom that was located on a floating island; strong seamen, forged by the strong waves and salt. The North, the robust stronghold of the deathly cold; famous for their endurance and loyalty. Reginald stood behind the King as he scanned the room with a skeptic's eye. With all four nations together it was…
cooperation in other areas and create a spillover effect that helps all involved. In the context of the refugee crisis a neoliberal institutionalism would look to create and work through an international organization to bring an end to the crisis. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees could be used as an example of a current international institution trying to solve the problem through neoliberal institutionalist…