The IRMA Community
Newsletters
Research IRM
Click a keyword to search titles using our InfoSci-OnDemand powered search:
|
How to Globalize Online Course Content
Abstract
Considering that 347 languages have over 1 million speakers each and account for 94% of the world’s population, localization is unsustainable as a strategy for making online courses globally accessible. Writing Web content in Global English is the best way to ensure that people from all linguistic backgrounds have a reasonable chance of comprehending course materials. This chapter shows how to transform native English text into Global English (simpler syntax, less jargon, fewer idioms, no slang). It also discusses e-learning design issues such as cultural perspective and Internet logistics (speed and cost of connection). Finally, it addresses the future of English as a global language, particularly in reference to its supposed “rivalry” with Mandarin.
Related Content
|
Parveen Sharma, Sonia Sharma.
© 2026.
34 pages.
|
|
Oladayo Samsom Akinbile, Ruth Oluyemi Adekunle, Olufemi Timothy Adigun, Sindile Amina Ngubane.
© 2026.
26 pages.
|
|
Abeeblahi Ayokunmi Iyanda, Jamiu Agbolade Ogunsola, Ibraheem Adedayo Adediran.
© 2026.
28 pages.
|
|
Omolola Fausat Aromolaran, Olusanya Peter Orimogunje.
© 2026.
44 pages.
|
|
Oluwasogo Ruth Ogunleye.
© 2026.
22 pages.
|
|
Mncedisi Christian Maphalala, Siyanda Mluleki Kenneth Cele.
© 2026.
32 pages.
|
|
Nduduzo Brian Gcabashe.
© 2026.
12 pages.
|
|
|