ATS3769 · Englishes around the world

Overview

The wide-spread of English has led to the development of new perceptions and practices of the English language around the world, known as world Englishes. Communication in English in the 21st century takes place among speakers of world Englishes. In this unit, you will explore the historical background and linguistic features of English varieties, and current practices among the speakers of Englishes around the world. You will also examine relevant issues associated with world Englishes, and the implications of understanding Englishes around the world for intercultural communication in the multilingual and transmedia world.

Areas of study: Linguistics

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. describe and identify the history and features of different Englishes around the world;
2. reflect on the use and practice of world Englishes in personal and professional contexts;
3. devise your own research topic and review critically a broad range of relevant literature on issues of world Englishes;
4. critically assess the implications of world Englishes for transcultural and transmediated communication around the world.

Workload

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.