EIL4101 - Special Topics in English as an International Language

Leader: Dr Farzad Sharifian

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Guided reading in an area of students choice that is relevant to the notion of English as an International Language, subject to the approval of the lecturer. Students also conduct research which leads to written tasks on a question or topic relevant to their guided reading.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to

1. understand the key notions surrounding the use of English as an International Language,
2. understand the more important aspects of the relationship between language, ideology, and culture, and
3. apply the notions covered in 1-2 in the analysis of the status or use of English in a particular society, a particular institution, or by a particular group of people

Assessment

Annotated bibliography: (2000 words): 20%;
Research Essay (3000 words): 35%;
Position Paper (3000 words): 35%;
Oral presentation Up to 20 minutes (equivalent 1000 words): 10%.

Contact hours

Maximum one hour per fortnight

Prerequisites

Major in English as an International Language with an average grade of 70% or higher.

Co-requisites

EIL4201 (A) or EIL4201 (B)