340138 VO Lingua-franca communication and Global English (2013S)
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max. 1000 participants
Language: English
Examination dates
- Wednesday 26.06.2013
- Wednesday 02.10.2013 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 27.11.2013 10:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Wednesday 29.01.2014
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 13.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 20.03. 08:30 - 10:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 10.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 17.04. 08:30 - 10:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 08.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 15.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 22.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 29.05. 08:30 - 10:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 05.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 12.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 19.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 26.06. 08:30 - 10:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
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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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