Note from June 29, 2020
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
Although we do not yet know how long the social distancing related to the Covid-19 pandemic will last, and regardless of the changes that had to be made in the evaluation of the June 2020 session in relation to what is provided for in this learning unit description, new learnig unit evaluation methods may still be adopted by the teachers; details of these methods have been - or will be - communicated to the students by the teachers, as soon as possible.
5 credits
15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Gilquin Gaëtanelle;
Language
English
Main themes
This course provides students with a solid background in the study of geographical varieties of English.
It starts from the special status of English as a global language and goes on to show how this status had led to the emergence of many different varieties of English around the world. Several models will be introduced which have sought to represent the diversity of English varieties, including Kachru's model of the three concentric circles and Schneider's dynamic model of postcolonial Englishes. The issues surrounding the possible emergence of a new standard for English (International English; English as a Lingua Franca) will also discussed.
It starts from the special status of English as a global language and goes on to show how this status had led to the emergence of many different varieties of English around the world. Several models will be introduced which have sought to represent the diversity of English varieties, including Kachru's model of the three concentric circles and Schneider's dynamic model of postcolonial Englishes. The issues surrounding the possible emergence of a new standard for English (International English; English as a Lingua Franca) will also discussed.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| By the end of the course, students will be familiar with the key terms and concepts for studying the geographical variation of a language. They will also be able to identify and analyse the linguistic features that characterize several varieties of English, and to critically discuss issues surrounding the use of English as a global language. |
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The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.
Content
This course introduces the key terms and concepts for studying geographical variation in English.
Teaching methods
Lectures and discussions based on scientific articles, exercises, etc.
Evaluation methods
During the term: oral presentation on a variety of English.
A WORD OF CAUTION: students who have not given an oral presentation will have two marks deducted from their final grade.
In June or September: extended individual paper on a variety of English.
A WORD OF CAUTION: students who have not given an oral presentation will have two marks deducted from their final grade.
In June or September: extended individual paper on a variety of English.
Online resources
Moodle
Bibliography
Svartvik, J. & Leech, G. (2006) English. One Tongue, Many Voices. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Teaching materials
- Notes de cours et Powerpoint sur Moodle
- Portefeuille de lectures
Faculty or entity
LMOD
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
Master [60] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English
Master [60] in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English
Master [120] in Linguistics
Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General