EIL2120

English as an International Language: One Mode, Many Methods ( 6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Lorraine Bullock

Offered:
Not offered in 2005.

Synopsis: This unit gives a special focus to the spoken mode of English, particularly the influences that shape meaning and the way meaning is conveyed in a message. Speech in English is often in a state of flux, where changes to syntax and vocabulary often first occur and enter the language. Students will: examine the way spoken English adapts to incorporate many functions and accommodate a vast variety of registers and contexts; explore and experiment with some current speech/communication theories; investigate the ways in which a second language speaker may apply these theories to their interactions with the world.

Assessment: Written (2200 words): 30%; Examination (1 hour): 15%; Seminar participation: 5%; Oral presentation of group research project (1200 words): 25%; Seminar paper and reading focus: 25%.

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: EIL2110 or permission