An Empirical Research On The Nativization Of English

The aim of the thesis is to investigate the phenomenon and substance of the nativization of English by an empirical research. At present, the tendency of the globalization of English will inevitably result in the tendency of the nativization of English. Nativized Englishes are shown at various levels of the English language and distinct from each other. In order to know better the nativization of English, first, on the basis of the previous researches, the hypotheses are proposed: (1) the nativization of English reflects the English language variation; (2) the nativization of English has political, cultural and ideological factors; (3) the nativized English reflects different local or cultural characteristics and it will not hinder communication, on the contrary, it will contribute to intercultural communication; (4) the nativized English must conform to the fundamental standard-intelligibility. Then, the interdisciplinary theories of sociolinguistics, linguistics, stylistics, second language acquisition and intercultural communication are used comprehensively to verify the hypotheses by analyzing SingaporeEnglish, Malaysia English and China English through qualitative and quantitative research. According to the results of the empirical research, the conclusion is drawn: the hypotheses are basically verified. The author also testifies the "two-level English" hypothesis proposed by Wen Qiufang (2003). At the end of thesis, implications are stated and future research is recommended. Meanwhile, the author points out: if the interlocutors of intercultural communication hold the attitude of understanding, tolerance and cooperation, intercultural communication will be successfully achieved.