340138 VO Lingua-franca communication and Global English (2014S)
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max. 1000 participants
Language: English
Examination dates
- Wednesday 25.06.2014
- Wednesday 01.10.2014 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 2 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 1.OG
- Wednesday 19.11.2014 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 28.01.2015 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 4 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 19.03. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 26.03. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 02.04. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 09.04. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 30.04. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 14.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 21.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 28.05. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 04.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 11.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 18.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 25.06. 11:00 - 12:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
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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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