English as an international language - Faculty of Arts

Offered by the School of Languages Cultures and Linguistics

Campus availability: Clayton, Caulfield

Relevant courses

2439 Diploma in Arts (English as an international language)
0002 Bachelor of Arts (and associated double degrees)
3907 Bachelor of Arts (English Language)
3910 Bachelor of Arts (Global)
1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
0202 Bachelor of Letters

English as an international language is a new, timely, and innovative discipline that offers a new perspective of the use of English language in today’s globalised world and examines the implications this has on communication in English in a variety of international contexts. It invites students to challenge and ‘unpack’ assumptions about English language by responding to questions such as: Is there only one type of English or many Englishes spoken in the world? Should we accept one single type of English as the only model for learners and teachers of English? What are the consequences of the spread of English around the globe? What are the features of international/intercultural communication in English? One of the important features of the units offered in this program is that students are encouraged to critically reflect and look back on their experiences of using, learning, and/or teaching English in a variety of contexts and uncover the ‘hidden politics’ behind those experiences

Sequences

1st year sequence

A first-year sequence in English as an international language consists of EIL1010 and EIL1020.

Minor sequence

A minor sequence in English as an international language consists of a first-year sequence plus twelve points at the second-year level chosen from the units listed below.

Major sequence

A major sequence in English as an international language consists of a minor as described above, followed by third-year level units to the value of 24 points and chosen from the units listed below.

Units

First-year level

EIL1010 English an as international language: Communication
EIL1020 English an as international language: Language and critical analysis

Second/Third-year level

EIL2110 English as an international language: Language and purpose
EIL2120 English as an international language: The language of spoken English
EIL3130 English as an international language: Language and power
EIL3102 English as an international language: Professional communication
EIL3110 English as an international language: Language and culture
EIL3210 English as an international language: The language of written English

Contact details

Enquiries (Clayton): Room S423, fourth floor, South Wing, Menzies building

Telephone +61 3 9905 2281 or +61 3 9905 2223

Email lcl.enquiries@arts.monash.edu.au; Program convenor: Dr Farzad Sharifian farzad.sharifian@arts.monash.edu.au

Visit http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/lcl