OJUP1030 Varieties of English (5 cr)
Study level:
Basic studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Teacher Education
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
Students take a closer look at different English-speaking countries and accompanying cultures
Explore different ways in which English as an international language has been theorized, politicized and experienced
Discuss the pedagogical implications of teaching an international language
Completion methods
Active participation in teaching, written task, reading material, group work activities, individual reflection
Assessment details
Active participation in course meetings and completion of the learning assignment/s.
Criteria for grades will be presented/agreed during the course.
Learning outcomes
Upon completing of the course the student will be able to
• Recognize the way in which English has developed over time and across different geographical spaces
• Be sensitive to the role of English as an international language in different contexts
• Better appreciate the political nature of language education
• Critically consider how to address cultural issues when teaching foreign and additional languages
• Recognize the way in which English has developed over time and across different geographical spaces
• Be sensitive to the role of English as an international language in different contexts
• Better appreciate the political nature of language education
• Critically consider how to address cultural issues when teaching foreign and additional languages
Study materials
Articles to be announced
Literature
- Crystal, D. (2012). English as a global language. Cambridge University Press.; ISBN 9781139196970
Completion methods
Method 1
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Parts of the completion methods
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