Can (An) Elf Have a Life of Its Own?
Sylwia Scheuer
In this paper I wish to look at whether English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) is likely acquire an identity of its own and be universally perceived linguistic entity different from, independent of, native speaker English(es). The discussion begins with brief overview certain controversies surrounding the ELF case, before turning so-called Latin analogy theme. fate Latin, another well-known example language international communication in history mankind, was fact sealed by emergence - early Middle Ages non-native variety language, decidedly distinct from natural that later developed into Romance. will attempt present aspects Latin-English analogy, view obtaining clues possible future development modern lingua franca.
Poznan Studies in Contemporary Linguistics|HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)