Unit11研究生英语,熟谙.ppt

Introduction to Robert D. King English Only Movement U. S. English English First Who support English-Only Policy? (nine groups) --(1) ; --(2) English Language (dominance in the U.S.) Text Structure Education Background B.S. in mathematics and an M.S. in applied mathematics, Georgia Tech; M.A. in German literature and Germanic linguistics, the University of Wisconsin Working Experience IBM in Atlanta and Orlando/Cape Canaveral； Instructor in German and research associate in machine translation, Georgia Tech; The University of Texas. (Since 1965 till now) Current Research Publication Interests the Yiddish language, especially in relation to what it tells us about Jewish history; the politics of language in general; the language politics of India in particular. English-only Movement U.S. English and English First, two national groups spearheading this legislation, started small in the mid-1980s. Drawing support mainly from direct-mail contributions, they have grown steadily in budgets, staffs, and influence. H.R. 123, the leading Language of Government bill in the 104th Congress, boasted nearly 200 cosponsors. Public support has exceeded 85 percent in some opinion polls. English Only is no longer a fringe movement. A.Citizens who want to preserve their common language and avoid ethnic strife B. Bigots seeking to roll back civil rights advances for language-minority groups C. Conservatives hoping to impose a sense of national unity and civic responsibility D. Liberals who fear that bilingual education and bilingual voting discourage assimilation? E. Nativists trying to fan animosity toward immigrants and build support for tighter quotas F. Euro-ethnics who resent unfair advantages enjoyed by Hispanics and Asians today G. Politicians attempting to exploit a national mood of isolationism and xenophobia H. Racists who equate multiculturalism and ethnic separatism I. Americans who feel threatened by diversity, among other unsettling cha