MODULE 3 - World Languages

In which year was the Indian-American linguist Braj Kachru born?

1932

Braj Kachru held the title of Professor Emeritus of Linguistics at which university?

University of Illinois

Which specific conceptual model of English did Braj Kachru conceive?

Concentric circles of English

Braj Kachru is credited with pioneering and defining which scholarly field?

World Englishes

What phenomenon does the field of World Englishes primarily study?

Spread of English across the globe

To redress inequality, what notion do proponents of World Englishes promote?

A pluricentric model

Proponents of World Englishes argue for the legitimacy of multi-canons to avoid privileging one model as what?

Superior or the best

How does World Englishes view global varieties in relation to native-speaker varieties?

They are not subordinate forms

According to McArthur (1987), what does the initialism WE represent?

A club of equals

When English becomes international, to what can it not be bound?

Any culture

International English serves as the means of expression for whose culture?

The speaker's culture

International English is explicitly NOT an imitation of the culture of which country?

The native-English speaking country

Who compiled the list of Philippine English vocabularies cited in the text (1997)?

Bautista

Which of the following words is listed as part of the Philippine English vocabulary?

Salvage

Which of the following words is listed as part of the Philippine English vocabulary? Popcorn Township

High blood

Which of the following words is listed as part of the Philippine English vocabulary?

Nosebleed

Which of the following words is listed as part of the Philippine English vocabulary?

Promdi

Who compiled the list of Malaysian English vocabularies cited in the text?

Said & Ng

In Malaysian English, what is the definition of the term "antilog"?

A male hated by a girl

In Malaysian English, what does the term "popcorn" refer to?

Loquacious person

In Malaysian English, what is the meaning of the word "slambar"?

Relax

In Malaysian English, "red spot" and "open shelf" refer to what categories of people?

Girls who are popular and those who are not

In the South African lexicon, what does the word "robot" mean?

Stoplight or traffic lights

In the South African lexicon, what does the phrase "to let" mean?

For rent or for lease

In the South African lexicon, what does the word "bakkies" refer to?

Pick-up

In the South African lexicon, what does the word "raw" mean?

Inexperienced

In the South African lexicon, what is a "braai"?

BBQ or roasted meat

In the South African lexicon, what does "coomcic" refer to?

Van

In the South African lexicon, what is a "taxi"?

Public transport

In the South African lexicon, what does "airtime" refer to?

Load or phone credit

In the South African lexicon, what is a "garage"?

Convenient store

In the South African lexicon, what is a "township"?

Squatter's area

In the South African lexicon, what does the phrase "eat in" mean?

Dine in

In the Australian English lexicon, what does "ta" mean?

Thanks

In the Australian English lexicon, what are "sunnies"?

Shades or sunglasses

In the Australian English lexicon, what is a "danny"?

CR

In the Australian English lexicon, what is a "carpark"?

Parking lot

In the Australian English lexicon, what does "arvo" mean?

Afternoon

In the Australian English lexicon, what is a "rubber"?

Eraser

In the Australian English lexicon, what is "sauce"?

Ketchup

In the Australian English lexicon, what does "uni" stand for?

College or university

In the Australian English lexicon, what does "tea" refer to?

Dinner

In the Australian English lexicon, what are "chips"?

Fries

In the Australian English lexicon, what does "BYO" stand for?

Potluck

In the Australian English lexicon, what is "mum"?

Mom or mother

In the Australian English lexicon, what is a "pumpkin"?

Squash

In the Australian English lexicon, what is an "aeroplane"?

Airplane

In the Australian English lexicon, what is a "tap"?

Faucet

In the Australian English lexicon, what is "petrol"?

Gas

In the Australian English lexicon, what is "rubbish"?

Trash

In the Australian English lexicon, what does "reckon" mean?

Think

In the Australian English lexicon, what does the phrase "no worries" mean?

You’re Welcome

In the Australian English lexicon, what is a "mobile phone"?

Cellphone

In the Australian English lexicon, what is "brekkie"?

Breakfast

Besides Vocabulary, Spelling, and Grammar, what is the fourth linguistic aspect in which the two varieties differ?

Pronunciation

Besides Pronunciation, Spelling, and Grammar, what is the fourth linguistic aspect in which the two varieties differ?

Vocabulary

Besides Pronunciation, Vocabulary, and Grammar, what is the fourth linguistic aspect in which the two varieties differ?

Spelling

Besides Pronunciation, Vocabulary, and Spelling, what is the fourth linguistic aspect in which the two varieties differ?

Grammar