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English in a Globalised World (LING90019)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2021
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Overview
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The spread of English through colonialism, its transformation in decolonisation, and its further expansion are examined in this course. We will analyse the changes in patterns and use of English in different sociopolitical settings, the historical factors that have led to these changes, and the effects of language contact in multilingual settings. The emergence of indigenised forms of English has important consequences for the teaching and testing of English language in international and local settings, and for English lexicography. Issues such as variation, codification, norm creation and the politics of international English will be addressed.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- comprehend the spread of English through colonialism, its transformation in decolonisation, and its further expansion as a global language;
- be able to recognise and analyse the changes in patterns and use of English in different socio-political settings, the historical factors that have led to these changes, and the effects of language contact in multilingual settings;
- have developed an awareness of the cultural and political implications of the current position of English, and refined critical skills for engaging in current debates;
- appreciate that the emergence of indigenised forms of English has important consequences for the teaching and testing of English language in international and local settings, and for English lexicography;
- demonstrate an understanding of issues such as variation, codification, norm creation and the politics of international English.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed skills in critical thinking and analysis, through recommended reading, essay writing and seminar discussion;
- have developed skills in communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically, through essay writing and seminar participation;
- have developed skills in research, through competent use of the library and other information sources, and the definition of areas of inquiry and methods of research.
Last updated: 18 December 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 18 December 2022
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Two class papers
| During the teaching period | 40% |
Major assignment due after the end of the semester
| End of the assessment period | 60% |
Additional details
Written work totalling 5000 words:
Last updated: 18 December 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is offered as both online and on-campus. Some restrictions on student visa holders apply. Please contact the course coordinator for more information.
Last updated: 18 December 2022
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 18 December 2022