It has been argued that ‘attempts to regulate language use are always grounded in a particular way of seeing – and organising – the world.’
(Tagg, 2012, p. 323)
Discuss two attempts to regulate or impose the use of English. In each case, who has benefited, and how?
Your answer must make reference to material in Block 3 and at least one other block of U214, additionally drawing on a research article published in an academic journal. Your use of the article and of the U214 material must support your answer, for example by backing up your argument or by providing information or examples for you to discuss.
Reference
Tagg, C. (2012) ‘Ideologies of English’, in Hewings. A. and Tagg, C. (eds), The Politics of English, Abingdon, Routledge/ Milton Keynes, The Open University, p. 297–323.