EIL4201(B)

English as an International Language: Minor Thesis and Methodology Part 2 ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Farzad Sharifian

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: As for EIL4201(A)

Objectives: Objectives (strictly 4000 characters maximum, including spaces) Upon the successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate: 1. detailed knowledge and understanding of the cultural, ideological, and political influences associated with the spread of English around the globe as an international language, 2. knowledge of the relationship between language, culture, and ideology, 3. a critical appreciation of the literature on the spread of English around the world, including the ability to form an objective response to the issues raised in the literature, 4. the ability to undertake scholarly independent research, and 5. the ability to recognize the differences between evidence, interpretation, opinion and facts in secondary sources.

Assessment: Literature Review (1500 words): 10%; Position paper (1500 words): 10%; Oral presentation (1000 words): 10%; Minor Thesis (12000 - 14000 words): 70%.

Contact Hours: Methodology 6 weeks x one 2hr seminar/week. Minor thesis by regular consultation with supervisor throughout the semester. (Minimum of 20 contact hours).

Prerequisites: A major in English as an International Language

Corequisites: EIL4301 and EIL4101