IS ENGLISH A “JAW-JAW” LANGUAGE FOR DIPLOMACY?
IS ENGLISH A “JAW-JAW” LANGUAGE FOR DIPLOMACY?
Author(s): Laura-Rebeca STIEGELBAUER, Flavia KoedderSubject(s): Essay|Book Review |Scientific Life, Societal Essay
Published by: Editura Universităţii Vasile Goldiş
Keywords: English language; French language; diplomacy; International Relations; lingua franca;
Summary/Abstract: The phrase “Jaw-Jaw better than war-war”, Attributed to Winston Churchill, Encapsulates the idea that dialogue is preferable to conflict. However, at an international level, effective communication necessitates a universally understood language. In the aftermath of the First World War, English assumed this role, becoming the global lingua franca. Presently, English is pervasive in culture, science, economics, politics and diplomacy. This paper aims to briefly analyse this linguistic dominance and its implications.
Journal: Studii de Ştiinţă şi Cultură
- Issue Year: XIX/2023
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 167-173
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English