GLOBALIZATION, ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND MULTILINGUAL NIGERIA

Abstract

Globalization, in relation to language, portends “a global common language†which offers unprecedented possibilities for mutual understanding and thus enables us to find fresh opportunities for international co-operation (Crystal, 1999). Multilingualism refers to a linguistic state where numerous languages are in use by one individual or in the same nation. The spread of international languages like English, French, Chinese, etc as language of political and economic strength attracts the non speakers of these languages to learn to speak them. This paper discusses the globalization of English Language and its effects on multilingual nation like Nigeria.