Kluver argues that technology and globalization are leading to increased global communication but also threaten endangered languages. This compares to readings on the digital divide showing unequal access to technology, and endangered language articles demonstrating languages disappearing. Overall, trends point to more connected communication worldwide but also loss of local languages and cultural diversity as dominant languages and technologies spread.

1. 250 Word Resoponse. Chicago Style Citing.
According to Kluver, what are the ramifications of technology
and globalization on global communication?
Compare Kluver’s arguments with our readings last week on
endangered languages, and with our readings about the Digital
Divide.
How do they compare?
From these readings, what are the general trends of
communication?
Readings:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_divide
“Globalization, Informatization, and Intercultural
Communication,” Kluver, Jandt pages 425-437
Jandt, Fred E. (editor) Intercultural Communication: A Global
Reader. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. 2004
Last weeks reading:
“Part II: Language,” Introduction, Jandt pages 99-102
“Babel Revisited,” Mühlhäusler, Jandt pages 103-107
“Africa: The Power of Speech,” Bâ, Jandt pages 108-111
“Research and Context for a Theory of Maori Schooling,”
Penetito, Jandt pages 173-188
Explore www.endangeredlanguages.com and watch the video at
http://youtu.be/Bn2QbwcjmOI