David Graddol
In today's world, David Graddol is a recurring theme that has caught the attention of millions of people around the world. Its relevance has transcended borders and its impact has been felt in various areas. Since its emergence, David Graddol has aroused the interest of experts and fans alike, generating debates, research and reflections that seek to understand its meaning and influence on society. Over time, David Graddol has become a phenomenon that leaves no one indifferent, challenging established perceptions and beliefs. In this article, we will closely explore the impact of David Graddol in different contexts and the implications it has on everyday life.
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David Graddol | |
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| Born | 1953 United Kingdom |
| Died | 1 March 2019 (aged 65–66) |
| Notable work | The Future of English? (1997) |
| School | Linguistics |
David Graddol (1953 – 1 March 2019) was a British linguist who worked in applied linguistics, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics, and history of linguistics. He died on 1 March 2019.
Research interest
He was perhaps best known for his 1997 book The Future of English?, published by the British Council, in which he offers scenarios for how English as a world language may develop. Most notably, he pointed out that native speakers of English were or would soon be outnumbered by those who speak English as a second or foreign language. In an article that focuses more specifically on this issue, he stated the following:
The decline of the native speaker in numerical terms is likely to be associated with changing ideas about the centrality of the native speaker to norms of usage. Large numbers of people will learn English as a foreign language in the 21st century and they will need teachers, dictionaries and grammar books. But will they continue to look towards the native speaker for authoritative norms of usage?
— "The decline of the native speaker", pages 67–68
Graddol's views about English as a world language are similar to, though not identical with, those held by his linguist colleague David Crystal.
Career
Graddol graduated from the University of York with a BA in Language and Linguistics in 1975, also in Sociology in 1983. He earned his PhD from the University of Stockholm.
Personal life
He married Margaret Keeton and they had triplet daughters.
References
- ^ Graddol, David (20 April 2005). "Spoken everywhere but at what cost?". The Guardian.
- ^ "David Graddol RIP - BAAL".
- ^ "The Future of English". Grapevine (Spring/Summer 1998). Alumni Office, University of York: 20.
Works (selected)
- Graddol, David (1997). The Future of English? A guide to forecasting the popularity of the English language in the 21st century. London: British Council. Available for free from the website of the British Council.
- Graddol, David (1999). The decline of the native speaker. In Graddol, David/Meinhof, Ulrike (eds). English in a Changing World. AILA Review 13, 57–68.
- Graddol, David (2006). English Next. London: British Council. Available for free from the website of the British Council.
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