Representations of Ethnicity in the Media with Language Flashcards
1
Q
How are variations of English portrayed in the media?
A
They are portrayed as “broken” English
2
Q
Name a large English variation present in Britain
A
MLE
3
Q
What does MLE stand for?
A
Multicultural London English
4
Q
How do some individuals refer to MLE as?
A
“Jafaican”
5
Q
Why do some individuals refer to MLE as “Jafaican”?
A
They call it “fake jamaican”
6
Q
Name 2 ways the media often portray individuals who speak English varieties
A
Portray them as criminals or as having little education
7
Q
Are the public or linguists more likely to oppose MLE?
A
The public
