Speaker
Jeremy Byma
(Musashino University)
Description
This research investigates whether English as a lingua franca democratizes ideas or if it reinforces internal hierarchies in global business. Through the analysis of multinational corporations and linguistic policies, the presentation seeks to expose how English proficiency tends to entrench power asymmetries, and marginalizes non-native speakers. The finding reveal that democratization really only occurs when language policies align with inclusive cultures and structural reforms. Recommendations in this presentation will emphasize context-aware strategies over universal English mandates.
Author
Jeremy Byma
(Musashino University)