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Archived Curricula Guide 2017–2019
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ENGS18 English as a Global Language 5 ECTS
Organised by
DP in English Language, Literature and Translation
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Language, Translation and Literary Studies
Curricula 2015 – 2017

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course unit, the student will understand how English has developed into a global language. The student will also understand how the varieties of English spoken in different parts of the world vary between different regions, societies, and communities, with a special focus on the language use of non-native speakers. In addition, the student will have a thorough understanding of the impact the globalisation of English has, the debates concerning the globalisation, as well as of the various research methods used to study this phenomenon.

Contents

The course unit explores English as a global language from a linguistic and socio-cultural perspective.

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Participation in course work 
In English

Evaluation

Numeric 1-5.

Belongs to following study modules

Faculty of Communication Sciences
Optional Courses (Common Core Studies / LTL)
Faculty of Communication Sciences
Language, Interaction and Intercultural Communication
Faculty of Communication Sciences
English as a World Language
Tampere Summer School
Summer School 2018
2018–2019
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
ENGS18 English as a Global Language
Faculty of Communication Sciences
Degree Programmes