mario saraceni's 'cutting the umbilical cord' Flashcards
1
Q
how does SARACENI challenge KACHRU’s model?
A
he argues that the idea of ‘spread’ reinforces the idea that the ‘centre is best’ which he believes is problematic.
2
Q
what metaphor does Saraceni use?
A
when people ‘de-anglicize’ (eliminate the influence of English) and relocate English, what they are doing is cutting the psychological umbilical cord – whether that is in Singapore, India or America.
they are cutting a tie – sometimes one that has been unwelcome – and doing ‘what they want’ with the language.
3
Q
is a global standard needed for English all over the world according to Mario Saraceni?
A
NO because he thinks the notion of native varieties of English as “superior” is problematic.
