Contents (Inhoud van de cursus)
.This course discusses how English developed to become a world language during the colonial and post-colonial eras. Topics include the status of world languages in general, the historical background to the development of English as a world language, the many different "Englishes" and the role of English in multilingual societies.
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Objectives (Leerdoelen)
You will have gained insight into the role of English as a world language, and know the recent worldwide history of the language. You are aware of the many varieties of English, including English based pidgins and creoles, and of their communicative functions. You can analyze the role of English in our present-day international multilingual society. You can present this analysis in a well-structured fashion, both orally and written in good English
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Teaching hours/week (Contacturen per week)
2
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Examination (Toetsvorm)
assignments, term paper and presentation
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Literature (Literatuur)
Schneider, Edgar W. 2011.English Around the World. Cambridge etc.: Cambridge University Press
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Information (Inlichtingen)
Prof. dr. Ans van Kemenade tel. 024-3611422,
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