Course Code: Eng-219

Crdit Hours: 03

Semester: Spring 2020

DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES

This course emphasizes the historical, political, and ideological issues of globalization, nativization, post-colonialism, standardization, and pedagogy of native and non-native varieties of English. The course provides students an overview of the spread of the English language around the world and the development of the pluralization of English into Englishes, i.e. from one imperial language into various nativized varieties of English. Through readings and class discussion, students will investigate whether aspects of language use are a question of ‘choice’ or the result of economic, political, and/or social coercion. 

Following are the focused objectives of the course:

* To provide students with an overview of historical, social, and linguistic development of varieties of Englih (i.e. World Englishes)

* To introduce frameworks of power and ideology that identify rhetorical tools and idelogical strategies used by one group on the other

* To encourage students to conduct original research on the implications of English as an international language

SLOs

At the end of the course, students would be able to ...

* demonstrate critical understanding of the concepts and theories regarding WE and the main dimensions of language variation at the international level

* show awareness of the global spread of English and the implications regarding its use in education 

* show a sound understanding of key sociolinguistic and cultural issues arising from the spread of English

* analyze and critically discuss some of the main characteristics of international varieties of English, including pidgins and creoles

*demonstrate the ability to carry out investigative study of topics regarding World Englishes

COURSE CONTENTS

World Englishes: Theories, Models, and Ideologies

• Global / International English
• World English or World Englishes
• Spread of English
• Theories and Models of World Englishes
  • The Kachruvian Paradigm
  • Schneider’s Dynamic Model for Postcolonial Englishes
• English as a Lingua Franca
• English and Linguistic Imperialism
• Language Death

World Englishes Studies by Region

• English in Europe
• English in Asia (South Asian Varieties)
• English in North America 

Variations in World Englishes

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Spelling
• Pronunciation

World Englishes Domains

• World Englishes in Literature
• World Englishes in Newspapers
• World Englishes in Advertising

World Englishes Implications

• Contemporary Context and Functions
• WE Implications for Teaching
• Which English and Why?
• Future of English: One or Many

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

• Bauer, L. (2002). Introduction to International Varieties of English. Edinburg University Press
• Crystal, D. (2002). Language Death. Cambridge University Press
• Graddol, D. (2000). Future of English. British Council
• Jenkins, J. (2003). World Englishes: A resource book for students. Routledge
• Kachru, B., Kachru, Y & Nelson, C.L. (2006). The Handbook of World Englishes. Blackwell Publishing.
• Kirkpatrik, A. (2007). World Englishes: Implications for international communication and English language teaching: Cambridge University Press.
• Kirkpatrik, A. (2010). The Routledge Handbook of World Englishes. Routledge
• Meshtrie, R. & Bhatt, R M. (2008). World Englishes: The study of new linguistic varieties. Cambridge University Press.
• Phillipson, R. (1992). Linguistic Imperialism. Oxford University Press.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

• Mid Term Exam:                                  30
• Sessional:                                            20
• Final exam:                                          50

CLASS SCHEDULE

BS-IV REG

• Monday - Tuesday
• 11:00-12:30

BS-IV SS

• Wednesday - Friday
• 11:00-12:00

ACADEMIC CALENDAR (Initially implemented)

• Commencement of Classes: January 13, 2020
• Mid-Term Examination: March 9-13, 2020
• Final Term Examination: My 4-8, 2020
• (PS: The Academic Calendar has been revised due to Covid-19 Pandemic)