Theory of Knowledge
Theory of Knowledge
13
Chapters
165
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Chapter 1 - Knowledge & The Knower(Core)
Chapter 1 - Knowledge & The Knower(Core)
Chapter 2 - Knowledge & Technology(Optional)
Chapter 2 - Knowledge & Technology(Optional)
Chapter 3 - Knowledge & Language(Optional)
Chapter 3 - Knowledge & Language(Optional)
Chapter 4 - Knowledge & Politics(Optional)
Chapter 4 - Knowledge & Politics(Optional)
Chapter 5 - Knowledge & Religion(Optional)
Chapter 5 - Knowledge & Religion(Optional)
Chapter 6 - Knowledge & Indigenous Societies(Optional)
Chapter 6 - Knowledge & Indigenous Societies(Optional)
Chapter 7 - History(AoK)
Chapter 7 - History(AoK)
Chapter 8 - The Human Sciences(AoK)
Chapter 8 - The Human Sciences(AoK)
Chapter 9 - The Natural Sciences(AoK)
Chapter 9 - The Natural Sciences(AoK)
Chapter 10 - The Arts(AoK)
Chapter 10 - The Arts(AoK)
Chapter 11 - Mathematics(AoK)
Chapter 11 - Mathematics(AoK)
Chapter 12 - ToK Exhibition
Chapter 12 - ToK Exhibition
Chapter 13 - ToK Essay
Chapter 13 - ToK Essay
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Chapter 3 - Knowledge & Language(Optional)
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Language & Colonization: The Legacy in Indian English

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Introduction

Exploring the languages spoken across the world and by whom, can reveal intriguing insights into historical colonial interactions. Our main focus here is English, though many local languages globally carry traces of their colonial past.

Language influence from colonial powers

Historical colonial encounters left an indelible mark on local languages, especially in countries affected by the military and economic power of empires. For example, the cadences of Indian English still resonate with traces of British India.

 

Real-world example: When you hear an Indian speaking English, you'll likely notice a unique rhythm and pronunciation - a product of centuries of colonial influence.

The birth of hinglish

"Hinglish" is a blend of English and Hindi, spoken by the Indian diaspora and English speakers within India. It requires competence in both languages. More than just a linguistic curiosity, Hinglish serves as a tool for reclaiming the colonists' language and asserting an immigrant identity in English-speaking contexts.

 

Real-world example: In a conversation, someone might say, "I'm going to the bazaar to buy some roti and chai." Here, English and Hindi words are intermixed, creating a sentence in Hinglish.

Impact of english on indigenous languages

With the spread of the colonial language (English in this case), native languages in colonized countries faced a significant decline, as English was forcibly taught and promoted in schools. This imposition was a weapon of colonization. Post-colonial eras saw language becoming a battleground for liberation and decolonization efforts.

 

Real-world example: Imagine a classroom in colonial-era India where a child is punished for speaking in their native tongue instead of English. This practice was a part of the larger colonial agenda to promote English and suppress indigenous languages.

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Chapter 3 - Knowledge & Language(Optional)
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Chapter 3 - Knowledge & Language(Optional)

Language & Colonization: The Legacy in Indian English

Word Count Emoji
652 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Introduction

Exploring the languages spoken across the world and by whom, can reveal intriguing insights into historical colonial interactions. Our main focus here is English, though many local languages globally carry traces of their colonial past.

Language influence from colonial powers

Historical colonial encounters left an indelible mark on local languages, especially in countries affected by the military and economic power of empires. For example, the cadences of Indian English still resonate with traces of British India.

 

Real-world example: When you hear an Indian speaking English, you'll likely notice a unique rhythm and pronunciation - a product of centuries of colonial influence.

The birth of hinglish

"Hinglish" is a blend of English and Hindi, spoken by the Indian diaspora and English speakers within India. It requires competence in both languages. More than just a linguistic curiosity, Hinglish serves as a tool for reclaiming the colonists' language and asserting an immigrant identity in English-speaking contexts.

 

Real-world example: In a conversation, someone might say, "I'm going to the bazaar to buy some roti and chai." Here, English and Hindi words are intermixed, creating a sentence in Hinglish.

Impact of english on indigenous languages

With the spread of the colonial language (English in this case), native languages in colonized countries faced a significant decline, as English was forcibly taught and promoted in schools. This imposition was a weapon of colonization. Post-colonial eras saw language becoming a battleground for liberation and decolonization efforts.

 

Real-world example: Imagine a classroom in colonial-era India where a child is punished for speaking in their native tongue instead of English. This practice was a part of the larger colonial agenda to promote English and suppress indigenous languages.

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