English as an International Language

Subject EDUC90078 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours
Total Time Commitment:

125 hours

Prerequisites:

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.

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.

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Contact

Education Student Centre
234 Queensberry Street
Phone: +61 3 8344 8285

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%


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://www.hawthornenglish.com/MEGC_info.html
Related Course(s): Master of English in a Global Context

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