340138 VO Lingua-franca Communication and Global English (2014W)
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max. 1000 participants
Language: English
Examination dates
- Wednesday 28.01.2015
- Thursday 05.03.2015 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 22.04.2015 14:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal 5 ZfT Philippovichgasse 11, 1.OG
- Wednesday 01.07.2015 12:30 - 14:00 Hörsaal 3 ZfT Gymnasiumstraße 50 3.OG
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Wednesday 08.10. 12:30 - 14:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 15.10. 12:30 - 14:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 22.10. 12:30 - 14:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 29.10. 12:30 - 14:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 05.11. 12:30 - 14:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 12.11. 12:30 - 14:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 26.11. 12:30 - 14:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 03.12. 12:30 - 14:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 10.12. 12:30 - 14:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 17.12. 12:30 - 14:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 07.01. 12:30 - 14:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 14.01. 12:30 - 14:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 21.01. 12:30 - 14:00 Audimax Zentrum für Translationswissenschaft, Gymnasiumstraße 50
- Wednesday 28.01. 12:30 - 14:00 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 international relations; 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; 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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