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340138 VO Lingua-franca communication and Global English (2012S)

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft

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Details

max. 1000 participants

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Elke Anna Framson

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Wednesday 14.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Wednesday 21.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Wednesday 28.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Wednesday 18.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Wednesday 02.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Wednesday 09.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Wednesday 16.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Wednesday 23.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Wednesday 30.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Wednesday 06.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Wednesday 13.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Wednesday 20.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
Wednesday 27.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Exploration of English as a global lingua franca in various fields such as business, science, and diplomacy; historical development; varieties of English; the role of economic and political power; global culture and cultural identity; the pros and cons of having a global language; challenges of lingua franca communication.

Assessment and permitted materials

End-of-semester exam (multiple choice); exam in English.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To introduce students to important concepts regarding lingua franca communication and English as a global language; to raise students awareness of the importance of being able to apply English as a lingua franca; to highlight special issues that might arise when using English as a lingua franca; to accustom students to listening to theoretical concepts and practical examples in English.

Examination topics

Lecture and presentation of contents; real-life examples (listening and reading examples, dialogues, situations); discussion of contents and examples. Course held in English.

Reading list

To be announced in class.

Association in the course directory

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