304158 (v.2) World Englishes 300

Area:

Department of Languages and Intercultural Education

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

304156 (v.2) World Englishes 200

Syllabus:

Examination of a selection of the different varieties of English spoken throughout the world. TIncluding a selection of so-called native speaker English, for example British, Australian and so-called non-native varieties, for example Singaporean, Indigenous, Indian. The differences between varieties in terms of their pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and their socio-cultural roles are explored and analysed.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Understood that English has several different varieties. An understanding of how these varieties differ. An understanding of how varieties of English can reflect local cultures. An understandingof how English can be seen as an Asian language.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Journal - Asian Englishes, World Englishes, English Today. Gorlach, M. (1991). Varieties of English Around The World. Amsterdam, John Benjamins.

Unit Texts:

Kachru, B. (ed). (1992). The Other Tongue: English Across Cultures. Urbana, Illinois University Press.McArthur, T. (1998), The English Language. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 35%, Project 35%, Short Answer Test 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y