English as a Global Language | LING3013 | University of Southampton

Module overview

This module explores the rise of English as a global language focusing on the factors that have led to, and the issues that have arisen from, its dominant status. You will learn about the interrelation between globalisation, standardisation and variability and become familiar with relevant considerations regarding the spread of English across the world. You will also investigate the use of English in different domains from the point of view of its users, including the use of English in academic contexts by non-native speakers. This module will allow you to develop a critical awareness of what it means to be a user of English beyond the native norm and evaluate existing approaches to analyse language use in the English context.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Be able to analyse linguistic data in respect to Global Englishes frameworks

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

Understand the reasons for the global spread of English and the links between globalisation and English
Understand the implications of Global Englishes research for conceptions of the English language and language more generally
Understand the implications of Global Englishes for the related fields of intercultural communication, language ideology, language and education and language and professional communication
Understand the global role of English and the different approaches to conceptualising this including World Englishes, English as a lingua franca and English as an international language

Syllabus

The module is likely to include the following topics: Personal, local, regional and world languages; English in the past: the establishment of English language standards; the spread of English through native and non-native speakers; English as a Lingua Franca; English varieties among both native and non-native speakers.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Teaching methods include

1 weekly lecture;
1 weekly seminar;
Virtual learning environment (Blackboard).

Learning activities include

Literature searches
Practical data-based activities;
Analysis of philosophical positions.

Study time
Type	Hours
Revision	20
Lecture	12
Completion of assessment task	26
Wider reading or practice	20
Preparation for scheduled sessions	60
Seminar	12
Total study time	150

Resources & Reading list

Internet Resources

English Next.

Textbooks

Cogo A & Dewey, M. (2012). Analysing English as a Lingua Franca. A Corpus-driven investigation. London: Continuum.

Mauranen, A. (2012). Exploring ELF: Academic English shaped by Non-native Speakers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Graddol D. (2006). English Next. London: British Council..

Seidlhofer, B. (2011). Understanding ELF. Oxford: Oxford University Press..

Kirkpatrick, A. (2007). World Englishes. Implications for International Communication and English Language Teaching.. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Jenkins, J. (2015). Global Englishes. London: Routledge.

Crystal, D. (2012). English as a Global Language. Cambridge: Canto Classics.

Kirkpatrick A (ed.). (2010). The Routledge Handbook of World Englishes. London: Routledge..

Assessment

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

In-class activities

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Annotated bibliography	40%
Analytical essay	60%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Resubmit assessments	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External