This is evident, for instance, in the state’s current move to promote the use of Standard English (particularly the variety known as Standard Singaporean English, or SSE) and to discourage that variety known as Colloquial Singapore English (CSE, or Singlish as it is popularly known), although in this case, the state’s ‘desire to achieve a balance’ between intelligibility and identity appears to be one involving conflict rather than compromise – one in which these two principles (embodied by SSE and
I. Singlish is the combination of many languages put together. Such languages include, the Queen’s English, Malay, Cantonese, Tamil, Mandarin, and Hokkien. Singlish has a very unique twist that can only be recognized if a person visited to Singapore before. Unlike the English that is spoken in America or Britain, Singlish contains a vocabulary from a wide variety of languages. Although it is the most common form of communication, it is not spoken in formal situations or when any speaker adresses
as Singlish. Singlish is widely recognized by both local Singaporeans and foreigners alike, and anyone who can speak a fluent Singlish is considered a true-blue Singaporean. Problems Involved Singlish has been, and still is, the top favourite medium of communication in Singapore. However, Singlish has raised much controversy over the past few years. Many Singaporeans viewed Singlish as a diluted version of English, with its twisted grammar and simplistic vocabulary. The opponents of Singlish feel
to discourage the young generation from using Singlish. Though Lee Kuan Yew (1999) also acknowledged that Singlish... ... middle of paper ... ...able to recognize Singapore as a culturally diverse country through Singlish. It is a uniting factor for students and teachers in classrooms. It presents a unique flavor that awes the international community. And it preserves a unique heritage that Singaporeans identify themselves with. Through Singlish, Singaporeans are able to present a part of their
Is Standard English Causing Deculturation in Singapore? According to the Singapore Department of Statistics, the literacy rates in Singapore have improved drastically over the past decades, in tandem with the creation of compulsory education children in Singapore for primary level and the increase in courses available for Singapore citizens to enroll in to upgrade their education level (2014). The increase in literate citizens of Singapore can be seen among the resident population aged fifteen years
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I think accent is the way in which people in a particular area, country or social group pronounce words. And then an accent depends mostly on pronunciation of specific words or phrases, a particular individual, location, or nation. Accents usually differ in the quality of voice, pronunciation of vowels and consonants, and prosody (supra segmental aspects). The varieties of accents can be seen from in every country when the people are speaking English, where for some, it might their first, second
standard Singaporean English. Graddol et al. goes on and says that Singlish has been described as “Colloquial Singapore English”, a lower variety of Singaporean English used by less competent speakers or that it is used “by some language learners at the beginning stages” by the National University of Singapore and has been panned by government officials for flopping as a international language. The Singaporean government has banned Singlish from television and advertisements while is showing strong support
application with E-coupons and loyalty schemes in a way that provides the most effective results. For the McDonald’s signature collection, they successfully localize the menu in the marketing campaign. McDonald’s slogan “Now Everyone can Atas” it’s a Singlish (Singaporean English) to describe the McDonalds is able to sell high-quality burger at a reasonable price. (McDonald's, 2016). A value proposition for
The term ‘Cultural diversity’ refers to the presence of an array of ethnic and cultural group found within a society. It occurred as a result of migration and globalisation, which has made the world to be more interconnected. As a result of this, many would believe that because it brings vibrancy to the world, therefore it unifies people rather than dividing them. Such mindset is due to the self-contradictory notion that uniqueness is produce when there is diversity. People feel that culture, practices
A summary of the settlement of the British Isles by north Europeans and then Norman French provides the backdrop to this essay which will focus on the period between the early 15th century, when English reasserted its dominance after the decline of official French, until the 17th century when a 'standard' English evolved. It will be shown that modern-day English is very different to that first introduced to the British Isles, but by identifying changes through the centuries, its continuity can be
The settlement of the British Isles by north Europeans followed by Norman French paints the backdrop to this essay which will focus on the period between the early 15th and 17th centuries, when a 'standard' English evolved. It will show that modern-day English is very different to that first introduced to the British Isles, but by identifying changes through time, its continuity can be demonstrated. Finally, it will suggest that present day English is in a position analogous to that which existed
"English is considered to be a 'global language '. Account for the dominance of English today, and discuss what the future of the English language might be." David Crystal (2003) suggests that if a language gains a 'special role ' which is recognized in every country, a language reaches a global language and gets a global status. There are two options how to fill this 'special role ' in given country: Firstly, the language is considered as a mother tongue and the official language of a country
Upon independence, Singapore had a workforce consisting of three million people and a huge proportion of them were unemployed. More than two-thirds of the city state’s population was living in slums and squatter settlements. (Zhou) It lacked natural resources, sanitation, proper infrastructure and adequate water supply. Then, former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew tried to seek for international assistance but it was to no avail, leaving Singapore to bootstrap itself out of its adverse situation. Learning
Qns: Singapore culture is a racist culture. You can find evidence for this in the arts and the media. Do Singapore cultural institutions and media reflect the multicultural nature of contemporary society? Discuss. Intro http://archive.adl.org/hate-patrol/racism.html#.V1hXCtV97IU Singapore considers itself as a racially tolerant and harmonious country and indeed it is with the four official groups, mainly, Chinese, Malay, Indian and others races. Racism could be defined as the belief that one human
Imagine that Max Weber has been resurrected and is on a visit to Singapore. How would he interpret the various facets of Singapore society in relation to his theories and prognosis about the future of modern society? As we begin the twenty-first century, there is a growing recognition that Max Weber is our foremost social theorist of the condition of modernity. His pre-eminence stems from the scope, the depth, and the intensity, which he brought to this project. In short, Weber sought to explain