Attitudes to English: British Attitudes to Americanisms Flashcards
Does Engel have a Declinist attitude?
Yes
What does Engel acknowledge about American words coming to England?
This has been happening for centuries
Name a word Engel mentions which has multiple meanings to it
“Geek”
Why does Engel have an issue with the word “Geek”?
It makes the English language more confusing
How does Engel present British English speakers?
As victims
Why does Engel present British English speakers as victims?
Because they are having to adapt to the implementation of Americanisms
How could Ghana be represented in relation to being forced to accept English?
As victims
What is interesting about Engel representing Britain as victims?
It shows that even powerful countries can be subject to forced language change
Name an Americanism which Engel accepts
“Billion”
Why does Engel accept the word “Billion”?
It is easy to understand
What argument does Engel present over 9/11 with language use of how the knives were described?
That there were confusions over whether to report knives as “box cutters” or Stanley Knives
