World Englishes Studies: Kachru's Circles - Pros and Cons Flashcards
1
Q
What did Mario Saraceni say about Kachru’s circles?
A
They were a way of showing how English has different roles around the world
2
Q
What do Kachru’s circles show about the use of English?
A
They show it is used for different purposes around the world
3
Q
What is an issue in terms of varieties of English with Kachru’s circles?
A
Not all varieties of English fit in it
4
Q
Are Kachru’s circles based on geography or diversity?
A
Geography
5
Q
What is a con of using geography to base Kachru’s circles?
A
It means that the diversity of language is not shown
6
Q
How has Kachru’s Circles model been criticised?
A
It has been said that “Inner” and “Outer” mean “Better” and “Worse”
