Teacher(s)
Language
English
Prerequisites
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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 has 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.
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.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | master the key terms and concepts for studying the geographical variation of a language. He 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. |
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
In this course, students are assessed in two ways:
- During the term: oral presentation on a variety of English. Students who have not given an oral presentation will have two marks deducted from their final grade.- In June and/or September: extended individual written paper on a variety of English.
As we are aiming to train language specialists, particular attention will be paid to language accuracy in the oral presentation and the written paper. The use of generative artificial intelligence is not allowed for the preparation of the oral presentation nor for the preparation and writing of the paper. Their use by the student will be considered as cheating, in the same way as plagiarism.
Online resources
Moodle
Teaching materials
- Notes de cours et documents PowerPoint sur Moodle
- Portefeuille de lectures
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Master [60] in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English
Master [60] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General
Master [120] in Linguistics
Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : German, Dutch and English
Master [120] in Modern Languages and Literatures : General