Rhetorical Adaptability of English as a Global Lingua Franca: A Discussion on Cultural Conflict and Integration

Journal: Journal of Higher Education Research DOI: 10.32629/jher.v5i5.3040

Qingling Li

Foreign Language Teaching Department, Hainan Vocational University of Science and Technology, Haikou 571126, Hainan, China

Abstract

As English has become the dominant global lingua franca, its role in intercultural communication has evolved significantly. This paper explores the rhetorical adaptability of English in the context of its global use, examining how cultural conflicts and integrations shape its usage. By focusing on rhetorical practices in diverse cultural settings, the study reveals how English adapts to various cultural contexts, bridging differences while also encountering resistance. The discussion also highlights how English as a global language influences and is influenced by local rhetorical traditions, resulting in a dynamic interplay between cultural convergence and divergence.

Keywords

global English, rhetorical adaptability, cultural conflict, cultural integration, intercultural communication

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