English as an International Language

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

165 hours

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted in the Master of English in a Global Context. This subject is not available for students admitted in any other courses.

For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Objectives, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

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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.

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• understand the social and political implications of the use of English as an international language;
• appreciate the diversity of English language usage across the world;
• be able to critically evaluate the effect of the use of English in particular cultural contacts; and
• critically consider the implications of their own English usage

Essay 1: 1,000 words, due mid semester 20%
Essay 2: 2,000 words, due late semester 40%
Essay 3: 2,000 words, due end of semester 40%

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.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.