Dennis Baron
Dennis Baron is a professor of linguistics at the University of Illinois and an expert on language policy and the history of English in the United States. He has written extensively on the topic of language rights and the implications of making English the official language, arguing that such a move would undermine the country's foundational principles of diversity and freedom.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 12,485 | $230,000 | 87$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 18,078 | $48,000 | 31$ |
| Uruguay | 1 | 5.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 3,473,730 | 2,308 | $54,000 | 36$ |
| Totals | 3 | 64,881,519 | 32,871 | $332,000 | 154$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Uruguay:
Baron is a linguistics professor who commented on the historical context of language in the U.S.
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Venezuela:
Dennis Baron is a linguistics professor who commented on the status of English in the U.S.
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Peru:
Dennis Baron commented on the lack of official language recognition for English in the U.S. as a testament to the country's diversity.
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