Overview

The wide-spread of English has led to the development of new perceptions and practices of the English language around the world, known as world Englishes. Communication in English in the 21st century takes place among speakers of world Englishes. In this unit you will explore the historical background and linguistic … For more content click the Read More button below.

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Marc Xu

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Marc Xu

Notes

This unit is not offered in 2025.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Describe and identify the history and features of different Englishes around the world;

2.

Reflect on the use and practice of world Englishes in personal and professional contexts;

3.

Review critically a focussed range of relevant literature on particular issues of world Englishes;

4.

Critically assess the implications of world Englishes for transcultural and transmediated communication around the world.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Participation
2 - Narrative Essay
3 - Final paper

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Availability in areas of study

Linguisitics