Linguistic imperialism. Linguistic imperialism, or language imperialism, refers to "the transfer of a dominant language to other people".
The transfer is essentially a demonstration of power—traditionally, military power but also, in the modern world, economic power—and aspects of the dominant culture are usually transferred along with the language. "[1][full citation needed][clarification needed] Since the early 1990s, linguistic imperialism has attracted attention among scholars of applied linguistics. In particular, Robert Phillipson's 1992 book, Linguistic Imperialism, has led to considerable debate about its merits and shortcomings. Silva Rhetoricae: The Forest of Rhetoric. Doctoral Programs in Rhetoric and Composition. Mapping Rhet Comp Jobs. University of Nebraska at Kearney Library. WorldCat. CompPile.
Rebecca Moore Howard.