EIC453 : Global Englishes / Academy of Language Studies

This course introduces students to the concepts of global englishes which focuses on the identification and codification of national varieties of English, and ELF, which examines English use within and across such borders, as well as focusing on the consequences of English’s use as a world language. Global Englishes extends the lends of these fields to incorporate many peripherel issues associated with English, such as globalization, linguistic imperialism, education and language policy and planning. Students will learn the distinct features of national varieties in the areas of phonology, grammar, lexis and pragmatics in the ‘New’ Englishes and ELF research examines the use of English as a contact language both within and across Kachru’s Inner, Outer and Expanding Circles. This course explores the unique properties of these varieties of English, empowering students with the relevant knowledge and exposure to be able to interact professionally in multicultural speech communities.