Faculty of Education · English Language Teaching · Undergraduate
ECTS: 4 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Field Education Elective
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Emrah GÖRGÜLÜ
Course Objective
This course explores both structural and sociolinguistic aspects of World Englishes (WE), with particular attention to New Englishes. We will examine how the structural features found in these Englishes are not a consequence of a lack of ability to learn English perfectly, or pronounce it correctly, or express it clearly.
Course Content
We will critically consider issues and debates in World/ New Englishes, involving concepts of ‘mother tongue’, ‘nativeness’ and ownership, issues of ideology, attitudes and identity, and we will examine the challenges involved in the politics of English.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students will describe the sociolinguistic variables that have influenced the development and spread of Englishes in many countries throughout history
- Students define, understand and examine basic sociolinguistic concepts such as dialect, lingua franca, native speaker, and non-native speakers.
Core Area Distribution
(14) Teacher Training and Education Science%70 (22) Humanities%30
Teaching Methods
ExpressionGroup Study
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 13 | 5 | 65 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introducing the course, syllabus and expectations from the students | none |
| 2 | World Englishes | Chapter 1 |
| 3 | World Englishes | Chapter 1 |
| 4 | British and American English | Chapter 2 |
| 5 | British and American English | Chapter 2 |
| 6 | Australian English | Chapter 3 |
| 7 | Australian English | Chapter 3 |
| 8 | Midterm | Review |
| 9 | English of the subcontinent | Chapter 4 |
| 10 | English of the Subcontinent | Chapter 4 |
| 11 | African English | Chapter 5 |
| 12 | African English | Chapter 5 |
| 13 | English as a Lingua Franca | Chapter 7 |
| 14 | English as a Lingua Franca | Chapter 7 |
| 15 | English in Education | Chapter 8 |
| 16 | Final exam | Review |