Language policy in the European union in the context of the spread of english as a global language.

AUTHOR:
Tamara Kozak

ABSTRACT:
The article traces the pattern of formation of the language of transnational communication under conditions of globalization.It shows the global role of English and considers the essence of language policy in the EU, with its core efforts being aimed at maintaining the principles of multilingualism. The article reveals the essence of multilingualism and its role for the deepening of European integration. The objective necessity to introduce the language of international communication into the linguistic space of the EU is highlighted. The existing contradictions in some language programms of the EU policy are elucidated.

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