The future of language

被引：69

作者：

Graddol, D ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] English Co UK Ltd, Milton Keynes MK12 5AF, Bucks, England

来源：

SCIENCE | 2004年 / 303卷 / 5662期

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D O I：

10.1126/science.1096546

中图分类号：

O [数理科学和化学]; P [天文学、地球科学]; Q [生物科学]; N [自然科学总论];

学科分类号：

07 ; 0710 ; 09 ;

摘要：

The world's language system is undergoing rapid change because of demographic trends, new technology, and international communication. These changes will affect both written and spoken communication. English may not be the dominant language of the future, and the need to be multilingual will be enhanced. Although many languages are going extinct, new ones are emerging in cities and extended social groups.

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页码：1329 / 1331

页数：3