English as an International Language
Subject EDUC90078 (2010)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.
Credit Points: | 12.50 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Level: | 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010: March, Parkville - Taught on campus.
July, Parkville - Taught on campus.
October, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: 24 hours of lectures/seminars/workshops Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prerequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Participation Requirements: | Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject. |
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Mrs Susan Worthington, Ms Kerry ElleringtonContact
Education Student CentreSubject Overview: | This subject examines the establishment and functioning of English as a global lingua franca. Topics covered include: the imperialist/colonialist history of English; the need for an international language; multiple Englishes; English as a shaper and reflection of global culture; English and cultural imperialism; English and the Internet; adaptation of English to local cultures; English as an agent of change. |
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Objectives: | On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
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Assessment: | Assignments totalling 5,000 words (100 per cent). |
Prescribed Texts: | None |
Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
Related Course(s): |
Graduate Diploma in English as an International Language |
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