Arabic-L:LING:Discussion Group on use of Islamic terms in English

[Dilworth B. Parkinson]

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Date:  16 Oct 2001
From: reposted from LINGUIST
Subject: Discussion Group on use of Islamic terms in English

[moderator's note: I thought some of you might like to see this note
about a discussion list that will include as part of the discussion
the nature and perception of Islam in the West and of Muslim terms as
used in English.]

Date:  Fri, 12 Oct 2001 10:32:50 +0100
From:  "Sarah Nichols" <sarah at sarahnichols.com>
Subject:  ET Electronic - new English Today electronic discussion group

English Today: The International Review of the English Language has just
launched a new, moderated electronic discussion group. The discussion has
been kicked off by a thoughful piece from Tom McArthur on English and 'the
war on terror'.

'The explosions of the 11th September in Manhattan continue to reverberate,
and English is reverberating with them. To date, three broad language issues
appear to have emerged in response to unprecedented disruption and
destruction: first, the implications for the English of politics, religion,
economics, war, peace, technology, and terrorism itself; second, the
actions, style, and usage of the American president and government; third,
the nature and perception of Islam in the West and of Muslim ('Islamic')
terms as used in English.'

If you would like to participate in this discussion, or initiate others on
any aspect of the English language, join in at
http://www.cambridge.org/forums/etelectronic

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