Professor Dr. Yasser Mohammed Saleh Writes an Article on the English Language and Its Relationship with Other Languages
Professor Dr. Yasser Mohammed Saleh, a faculty member in the Department of English at the College of Education for Humanities, University of Samarra, has written an academic article explaining the relationship between the English language and other languages, with a focus on its historical, cultural, and economic dimensions.
Dr. Saleh explained that English has today become one of the most widespread and influential languages in the world, and that its global status is the result of the interaction of historical, political, economic, and cultural factors. He pointed out that English did not develop in isolation from other languages; rather, it was formed through continuous interaction between Anglo-Saxon, Latin, and French, which has made it a flexible language capable of easily absorbing new vocabulary.
He noted that thousands of English words have entered many languages, including Arabic, particularly in the fields of computing, medicine, media, and business. At the same time, English itself has absorbed vocabulary from several languages, including Arabic, which has enriched its lexicon and expanded its semantic scope.
He also emphasized that English plays a major role as a lingua franca among peoples in translation and intercultural communication, while stressing the necessity of preserving other languages and protecting their cultural identity.
Dr. Saleh concluded by affirming that the relationship between English and other languages is a reciprocal one: English has benefited from various languages, and at the same time it plays a fundamental role in the transfer of knowledge and global communication. He stressed the importance of maintaining a balance between benefiting from English as a global language and preserving linguistic and cultural diversity.
