How English won the day in Sweden

• The article discusses the expansion of English as an educational language in Sweden during the period 1850-1950 (approx.), suggesting that the main reasons for the success of English can be found in changing educational ideals placing greater emphasis on practical utility; and an early impact from the media, as well as other kinds of extramural influence.

Ämnesord

HUMANIORA  -- Språk och litteratur (hsv//swe)

HUMANITIES  -- Languages and Literature (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

English

educational language

Sweden

schools

media exposure

emigration

Publikations- och innehållstyp

vet (ämneskategori)

kap (ämneskategori)