Singapore University of Social Sciences

World Englishes

World Englishes (ELG353)

Applications Open: 01 October 2022

Applications Close: 30 November 2022

Next Available Intake: January 2023

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1378

Area of Interest: Linguistics and Languages

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: School of Humanities & Behavioural Sciences


Synopsis

ELG353 provides the conceptual framework for understanding the nature of English in other cultural contexts, often referred to by the global term ‘New/World Englishes’. It explores the social, linguistic and educational implications of historical and contemporary developments in the spread of English as a World Language and enables students to understand engage in current debates about the status of non-native Englishes.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: Every January
E-Learning: BLENDED - Learning is done MAINLY online using interactive study materials in Canvas. Students receive guidance and support from online instructors via discussion forums and emails. This is supplemented with SOME face-to-face sessions. If the course has an exam component, this will be administered on-campus.

Topics

  • World Englishes: The historical, social and political context.
  • Pidgins and creoles.
  • Standard language ideology in the Inner Circle.
  • World Englishes (New Englishes) / Teaching and testing the new World Englishes.
  • The spread of English as an International Lingua Franca (ELF): Nature, positioning and power.
  • The future of World Englishes and the global spread of English: Issues and Implications.

Learning Outcome

  • Use basic knowledge of the models of World Englishes applied in this field of study to examine critical issues raised within the course
  • Examine the functions of English as a World Language in today’s context
  • Formulate and critique issues associated with the perception of World Englishes as viable and recognized languages in their own right
  • Construct and justify personal viewpoints regarding the nature and use of World Englishes in today’s global economic and political climate
  • Debate the issues surrounding the existence and use of World Englishes
  • Illustrate the educational implications of World Englishes
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