English as an International Language

Subject EDUC90078 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

April, Hawthorn - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 26-Apr-2016 to 17-Jun-2016
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 06-May-2016
Census Date 13-May-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 03-Jun-2016

September, Hawthorn - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 26-Sep-2016 to 18-Nov-2016
Assessment Period End 28-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 06-Oct-2016
Census Date 14-Oct-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 04-Nov-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites:

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

Corequisites:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this course are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Student Equity and Disability Support Team: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Mrs Susan Worthington

Contact

Program Coordinator: Burim Boonwirat

Phone: 9810 3318

Email: burim.boonwirat@unimelb.edu.au

Subject 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.

Learning Outcomes:

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
Assessment:

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.

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Links to further information: http://hawthornenglish.com/MEGC.html
Related Course(s): Master of English in a Global Context

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