The Lingua Franca of Hegemony: English, Globalization, and the Perpetuation of Civilizational Power
Hadjer Ben Salem
стр. 70 - 83
 
Заглавие: The Lingua Franca of Hegemony: English, Globalization, and the Perpetuation of Civilizational Power
Автори: Hadjer Ben Salem

Абстракт: In the framework of present globalisation paradigm, this paper criticises the part English plays as a global hegemonic lingua franca. This paper argues that the global spread and veneration of English insidiously continue Western-centric civilisation power in departure from just neutral, functional tool explanations locating English. The study looks at how English hegemony affects world norms of communication, influences knowledge creation accessibility and quality, and shapes the appreciation and understanding of cultural capital in many different global settings. Through an examination of these processes, the article offers a sophisticated and critical perspective for grasping the socio-cultural effects of English as a global language and its role in preserving cultural and civilisational hierarchies in a more globalising society. The study acknowledges the need of acknowledging such power dynamics in order to promote cultural diversity, equitable knowledge sharing, and worldwide social equality.

Ключови думи: Linguistic Imperialism; Lingua Franca; Cultural Capital; Knowledge Production; Western-Centricity.

Получена: 02-05-2025     Приета: 29-06-2025     Публикувана: 30-06-2025

Цитиране: Salem, H.B. (2025). The Lingua Franca of Hegemony: English, Globalization, and the Perpetuation of Civilizational Power. Cultural and Historical Heritage: Preservation, Presentation, Digitalization (KIN Journal), 11(1), ISSN 2367-8038, Institute of Mathematics and Informatics – Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 70–83. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55630/KINJ.2025.110104