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