An Investigation Of The Use Of The English Language In Multilingual Communication: A Case Study Of Doctors In The Khomas Region

Abstract The present study investigated the use of the English Language in multilingual contexts. It focussed on communication between English speaking expatriate and local doctors from public and private hospitals with their Namibian and non-Namibian patients. The study’s aims were firstly, to determine the multilingual communicative resources and needs in the selected public health centres and private practices in Windhoek Khomas region. Secondly, the study sought to determine how communication is managed, from the perspective of the doctors. Finally, the study sought to determine the role p…