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ENG858Arts3 Unitsintermediate

English As A Second Language

This course builds upon introductory concepts of English as a Second Language (ESL) and delves into the linguistic and sociolinguistic implications of ESL from a global perspective. It explores the historical development of English, theoretical models of language use, and linguistic features of ESL. Topics include bilingualism, Pidgins and Creoles, language planning and policy, and second language acquisition. The course aims to deepen understanding of ESL and prepare students for postgraduate research.

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208h

Study Time

13

Weeks

16h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

English as a Second LanguageBilingualismLanguage PlanningPidgins and CreolesSecond Language Acquisition

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

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Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Historical Development of English

2

World Englishes and ESL

3

Bilingualism and Multilingualism

4

Pidgins and Creoles

5

Language Planning and Policy

6

Second Language Acquisition

7

Code-Switching

8

Linguistic Features of ESL

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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English Language Teacher

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Linguist

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Translator

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Interpreter

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Language Policy Advisor

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Industry Applications

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EducationTranslation and Interpretation ServicesGovernment and Policy MakingInternational BusinessMedia and Communication

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Introduction to English as a Second Language

2h

Unit 1: Introduction to English as a Second Language

2 study hours

•Read the introduction to understand the origin of English and its varieties.
•Identify and distinguish the different varieties of English: ENL, ESL, EFL, ELF, and CEC.
•Reflect on the role of English in various global contexts.

Week

2

Module 2: Historical Development of English Language

2h

Unit 2: Historical Development of English Language (1)

2 study hours

•Examine the origins of Old English and its features.
•Study the transition to Middle English after the Norman invasion.
•Compare and contrast Old English and Middle English, noting key linguistic changes.

Week

3

Module 2: Historical Development of English Language

2h

Unit 3: Historical Development of English Language (2)

2 study hours

•Explore the Early Modern English period, including the Great Vowel Shift.
•Analyze the influence of historical events like the Reformation on the English language.
•Examine the features of Later Modern English and its evolution.

Week

4

Module 3: Spread of English and Characterization of ESL

2h

Unit 4: The Spread of English around the World

2 study hours

•Identify political factors such as imperialism and colonialism that contributed to the spread of English.
•Analyze the role of science, technology, and education in promoting English.
•Discuss the impact of international relations and the entertainment industry on the global spread of English.

Week

5

Module 3: Spread of English and Characterization of ESL

2h

Unit 5: Models for the Characterization of English Usage in the World (1)

2 study hours

•Study Kachru's Concentric Circle Model and its characterization of English usage.
•Examine MacArthur's Model and its approach to World English.
•Analyze Gorlach's Model and its classification of International English.

Week

6

Module 3: Spread of English and Characterization of ESL

2h

Unit 6: Models for the Characterization of English Usage in the World (2)

2 study hours

•Explore Strevens's World Map Model and its division of English varieties.
•Analyze Modiano's Model and its focus on proficiency in International English.
•Compare and contrast the various models for characterizing English usage.

Week

7

Module 4: Bilingualism and Typologies

2h

Unit 7: English as a Second Language and Concept of Bilingualism

2 study hours

•Define bilingualism and its relevance to ESL.
•Explore different definitions of bilingualism and their implications.
•Consider the factors that contribute to an adequate definition of bilingualism.

Week

8

Module 4: Bilingualism and Typologies

2h

Unit 8: Classifying and Categorizing Bilinguals

2 study hours

•Study Weinreich's classification of bilinguals: coordinate, compound, and subordinate.
•Examine Haugen's classification of bilinguals: supplementary, complementary, and replacive.
•Compare and contrast Weinreich's and Haugen's classifications.

Week

9

Module 4: Bilingualism and Typologies

2h

Unit 9: Other Typologies of Bilingualism

2 study hours

•Explore various typologies of bilingualism: early/late, balanced/dominant, additive/subtractive, primary/secondary.
•Examine folk/elite, symmetrical/asymmetrical, elemental/conscious, receptive/productive, and complete/incomplete bilinguals.
•Analyze the implications of these typologies for ESL users.

Week

10

Module 5: Features of ESL, Code-Switching, and Language Contact

2h

Unit 10: General Features of English as a Second Language

2 study hours

•Examine phonological features of ESL, including dental fricatives and palato-alveolar fricatives.
•Analyze syntactic and grammatical features of ESL, such as overgeneralization and wrong ordering of words.
•Explore lexical features of ESL, including ESL-inspired words and expressions.

Week

11

Module 5: Features of ESL, Code-Switching, and Language Contact

2h

Unit 11: Code-switching in English as a Second Language

2 study hours

•Explore the concept of code-switching in ESL.
•Analyze the reasons for code-switching, including referential, directive, expressive, phatic, meta-linguistic, and solidarity functions.
•Discuss the sociolinguistic implications of code-switching.

Week

12

Module 5: Features of ESL, Code-Switching, and Language Contact

4h

Unit 12: Pidgin and Creole (1)

2 study hours

•Define Pidgins and Creoles and their relationship to ESL.
•Explore the processes of pidginization and creolization.
•Analyze the linguistic characteristics of Pidgins and Creoles.

Unit 13: Pidgin and Creole (2)

2 study hours

•Continue exploring the linguistic characteristics of Pidgins and Creoles.
•Examine theories of the origin of Pidgins and Creoles, including the foreigner-talk theory and the monogenesis theory.
•Analyze the relexification theory and the theory of universal language learning.

Week

13

Module 6: Language Planning, Policy, and Acquisition

4h

Unit 14: Language Planning and Policy

2 study hours

•Define language planning and policy and their relevance to ESL.
•Explore the processes of language planning and policy, including selection, codification, elaboration, implementation, and evaluation.
•Analyze the factors affecting language planning and policy, such as social-demographic and linguistic factors.

Unit 15: Acquiring English as a Second Language

2 study hours

•Examine interlanguage and its role in second language acquisition.
•Explore formal and informal approaches to the acquisition of ESL.
•Analyze the importance of communicative competence in second language learning.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Create a timeline of the historical development of English, focusing on key periods and linguistic changes (Units 2-3).

2

Compare and contrast the different models for characterizing English usage (Units 5-6), creating a table summarizing their strengths and weaknesses.

3

Develop flashcards for key terms related to bilingualism and language acquisition (Units 7-9, 15).

4

Analyze examples of code-switching in real-world ESL contexts, identifying the functions served (Unit 11).

5

Outline the processes of pidginization and creolization, noting the linguistic characteristics of each (Units 12-13).

6

Review case studies of language planning and policy in different countries, evaluating their successes and failures (Unit 14).

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