English Language 3B

Course aim

To extend further students’ spoken and written communication in English as an additional (second or foreign) language at an advanced level and to introduce a study of the emergence of International or World Englishes and literature/s.

Course content

This course focuses on academic English, World Englishes and International Literature. Students in this course will explore the influences of other languages and of other literary traditions on the development of English literature. The course also offers an opportunity for students to explore the influence of World Englishes in relation to languages, literatures and film in their own countries/regions. Attention is directed towards the role of literature in educational, social, economic and political debates. Emphasis will be placed on research, review, analysis, interpretation and the application of linguistic and literary insight into the other disciplinary/career-path interests of students.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 2
LANG 1049	English Language 2B

Available to students for whom English is an additional (ie second or foreign) language only and who have achieved an IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 or TOEFL 570 or one of the courses above, or equivalent

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	3 hour x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	3 hour x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	3 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Oral Presentation, Portfolio, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.