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Why Bother with Languages? |
Shields, Kathleen
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Globalization has been described as the expansion of Western values to a world scale.
The planet is now seen in its totality, whether through political and military
surveillance, through observation of geological and climatic change, or through
massive increase in human trade, communication and travel. One o f the features of
globalization is the enlargement of economic zones without this necessarily bringing
about the disappearance of borderlands and grey areas. Another feature is the uneven
linking of different parts of the world through new forms of communication. The
interconnectedness of peoples is often imposed by outside events over which they
have little control. Finally, globalization has involved a reappraisal of old
antagonisms (religious, ideological or nationalistic).
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Keyword(s):
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maynooth; university; meaning and value of higher education; higher education; price; languages; language |
Publication Date:
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2006 |
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Type:
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Book chapter |
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Peer-Reviewed:
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Yes |
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Contributor(s):
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Kelly, T.A.F. |
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Institution:
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Maynooth University |
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Citation(s):
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Shields, Kathleen (2006) Why Bother with Languages? In: What Price the University? Perspectives on the Meaning and Value of Higher Education from the National University of Ireland, Maynooth. National University of Ireland Maynooth, Maynooth, Ireland, pp. 202-208. ISBN 0901519766 |
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Publisher(s):
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National University of Ireland Maynooth |
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File Format(s):
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other |
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Related Link(s):
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http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/9927/1/KS-Why-2006.pdf |
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