ATS3778 - Englishes in the global context - 2018

The world-wide spread of English and the process of globalisation have led to the development of new varieties of English, which are collectively called World Englishes. Communication in English in the 21st century takes place between speakers of these new varieties of English. This unit familiarises students with the diversity of the English language in the world such as American English, British English, Australian English, Singaporean English, Indian English, and Chinese English. It also encourages students to examine the implications of understanding Englishes in the global context for international/intercultural communication.

Upon completion of the unit it is expected that students, as multilingual speakers, will be able to:

1. demonstrate a high level familiarity with and understanding of different Englishes in the global context;
2. apply students' understanding of World Englishes to international and/or intercultural communication;
3. develop cultural and linguistic empathy and sensitivity towards speakers from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds;
4. communicate effectively across different cultures and Englishes in the global context.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

See also Unit timetable information

English as an international language

Linguistics

Global cultural literacies