English 3A

Course aim

To advance students’ spoken and written communication in English with an emphasis on English as an international language of wider communication

Course content

Students will explore and review the historical and social as well as the political and economic circumstances which have contributed towards the internationalisation of English. This course will offer students insights into the relationship amongst English and other international languages of wider communication and also languages used at regional and local levels. Practice-based aspects of the course will inlcude opportunities to specialise in the use of English in education, international trade, development, diplomacy and international relations. Emphasis will be placed on: independent research, analytical and critical writing and presentation skills appropriate to the international use of English.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
LANG 2032	English and the Art of Speaking and Writing
Group 2
LANG 2033	English in the Professions

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
LANG 2033	English in the Professions

Available to students who have successfully completed English 2B, or equivalent after consultation with the course co-ordinator.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	2 hours 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

Portfolio, Presentation, 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.