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

2.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 34 - Translationswissenschaft

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Details

max. 1000 participants

Language: English

Examination dates

Wednesday 30.01.2013 Wednesday 06.03.2013 11:30 - 13:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50 Wednesday 24.04.2013 08:30 - 10:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50 Wednesday 26.06.2013

Lecturers

Elke Anna Framson

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    
    Wednesday
    10.10.
    11:30 - 13:00
    Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
    
    Wednesday
    17.10.
    11:30 - 13:00
    Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
    
    Wednesday
    24.10.
    11:30 - 13:00
    Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
    
    Wednesday
    31.10.
    11:30 - 13:00
    Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
    
    Wednesday
    07.11.
    11:30 - 13:00
    Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
    
    Wednesday
    14.11.
    11:30 - 13:00
    Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
    
    Wednesday
    21.11.
    11:30 - 13:00
    Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
    
    Wednesday
    05.12.
    11:30 - 13:00
    Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
    
    Wednesday
    12.12.
    11:30 - 13:00
    Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
    
    Wednesday
    09.01.
    11:30 - 13:00
    Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
    
    Wednesday
    16.01.
    11:30 - 13:00
    Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
    
    Wednesday
    23.01.
    11:30 - 13:00
    Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
    
    Wednesday
    30.01.
    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. Course held in English.

Reading list

To be announced in class.

Association in the course directory

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