English as Lingua Franca

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This graduate seminar explores the scholarly areas and research perspectives in the teaching of English in international contexts. The course presents case studies of multilingual countries particularly from the global South to recognize and identify a) the diverse and complex norms of using, learning and teaching English in various international contexts, b) the, cultural references, communication styles and negotiation strategies of multilingual learners of English, and c) a call for reconceptualization of language standards and teaching of English. It would help them reflect on the traditionalist English language teaching and learning frameworks, explore atomistic vs. holistic approaches, computer assisted language teaching, and pedagogical preparedness as more complex uses and varieties of English emerge in the international contexts.