Kinnaird College for Women

Department of Applied Linguistics

BS Applied Linguistics

Fall 2022

Course Title: English as an International Language Credit Hours: 3

Semester: 5 Course Code: LING 319

Instructor: Sabeen Qureshi Level: Undergraduate

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course aims to offer an informed and critical understanding of the many uses of English in today's globalised world. It will inform students about how the

geographical spread of the language in its increasing diversity has made English into an international language of unprecedented range and variety. It looks at the

present state of English as an international/global language and the problems, pressures and uncertainties of its future.

In language contact settings English has become a second or additional language, either through histories of colonization, slavery or political and economic

dominance .This course examines how processes of mass acquisition can produce identifiable non-native or "World" Englishes such as East African English, Indian

English, and Singaporean English in the territories of the former British empire, and pidgin and creole Englishes in the former plantation economies or slave-trading

bases of the Caribbean or Pacific. The students not only study and examine the linguistic variation in these varieties but also learn about the social and cultural role that

English plays in different countries around the world. The contexts in which English is learnt as a "foreign" language, such as China, Japan, Russia are also explored.

These countries have opted for native English varieties such as American English or British English, however these choices are being questioned by those who are

against the native speaker model and favour the local varieties.

AIM:

This course aims to provide an overview of English as an International language with focus on understanding the current status of English in global communication and

its role and importance in different countries around the world.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

In this course, participants will be able to:

1. Account for the various factors that lead to the spread of English to the different continents where it is found today.

2. Study the importance of English as a lingua franca

3. Understand the various roles played by English in different communities both as a first and a second language
4. Identify linguistic features of different types of Englishes
5. Discuss issues around linguistic and cultural imperialism associated with international use of English
6. Reflect upon positive and negative consequences of the status of English as a global language.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the course students will be able to:

 Trace the process of colonization that has led to language standardization of English by reading texts
 Present their point of views and develop reasoning skills on topics related to the globalization of English
 Understand the social and political implications of the use of English as an international language
 Appreciate the diversity of English language usage across the world through reading and research.

RELATIOSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:

This course is aligned with the National Qualification framework of Pakistan 2015 propositions.The students will be able to acquire and develop:

 Broad and coherent knowledge of English as an International language.

 Cognitive skills to demonstrate an in depth understanding of key concepts

 Cognitive skills to analyze language to understand how language varieties vary

 Knowledge and skills and apply them in diverse contexts

REQUIREMENTS:

In this course, students are expected to:

 Maintain regular attendance for a passing grade in this course.

 Complete all readings by the beginning of class because classroom discussions are central to their learning.

 Participate in class discussions and activities.

 Ensure timely submission of assignments and project.

 Pass midterm and final exam.

 Prepare for and take the quizzes.

 Write and present a research based paper as the Final Project

COURSE POLICIES:

1. Late submission of assignment and project will not be entertained.

2. Academic honesty should be assumed.

3. Academic misconduct will not be tolerated.

 4. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated.

5. Students who miss more than six lectures will not be allowed to sit for the final exam.

6. Teacher reserves the right to make new rules and changes to the course.

7. There will be no retake of missed tests.

RECOMMENDED PRIMARY TEXTS

 Crystal, D. (2003). English as a global language. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
 rd
Jenkins,J.(2015). Global Englishes: A Resource Book for Students.(3 .ed).New York: Routledge

https://b-ok.asia/book/3418055/6877df?regionChanged=&redirect=16091252

REFRENCE BOOKS AND OTHER READING MATERIALS

1. Galloway,N .& Rose, H.( 2015).Introducing Global Englishes.New York: Routledge

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282249471_Introducing_Global_Englishes
https://routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/9780415835329/default.php

2. Graddol, D. (2006). English Next. Why global English may mean the end of English as a Foreign Language. 

3. Keith Johnson.(2021). The History of late Modern Englishes. New York:Routledge.

4. Kirkpotrick,A.(2007).World Englishes:Implications for International Communication and English Language Teaching.Cambridge :Cambridge University
Press.
5. Svartvik, J., & Leech, G. N. (2006). English: One tongue, many voices. Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire England: Palgrave Macmillan.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Tasks Marks

Quizzes 20%

Assignments/Project/Presentations 20%

Mid Term 25%

Final Exam 35%

 WEEKLY SCHEDULE              

Week Topics Activities Assessment Learning Outcomes

Week 1 Exploring the role of a global language Lecture & class discussion Question & answer session to determine Students will be able to

previous learning understand the distinction

 English as a lingua franca between English as a
Lecture 1
lingua franca and official

language.

Assignment due in week 3

Lecture 2
 English as an official lan-
Nature of assignment; Descriptive &
guage
Application based.

Week 2 Students are able to

understand the status of
Discussion questions
The benefits and dangers of a global English today.
Lecture 1
language

Quiz 1: Knowledge based & Descriptive

 Linguistic power/
Lecture 2

 Linguistic complacency

 Linguistic death
Week 3 The historical ,social and political context Students will be able to
Reading map of the spread of english Assignment submission
analyze the contexts &

events that led to the

Lecture 1 spread of English.

The colonialist history of English

Discussion of important

Lecture 2 topics.

The cultural legacy of English

Week 4 Indicators of international penetration of Understand social and

Online group discussion Participation in discussion
English economic factors leading

to growth of English.
Lecture 1
 Business and commerce

 Consumer culture

 Science and technology

Lecture 2
 Communication and travel

 Education
Week 5
Reading from primary texts Online group discusssion Studying the model of

concentric circles and

Lecture 1
 The spread of English in the
comprehending the

growth & spread of

world –The role of technology
English.
Lecture 2
 The three concentric circles of

English

 Standard language ideology in

the inner circle

Week 6 Variation across post colonial englishes

Reading from primary texts
Quiz 2:
Lecture 1
 The adaptation of English to Nature of Test:

local cultures
Analytical & Knowledge based
Lecture 2

 English in South Asia

 Variation across outer circle

Englishes
Week 7
 English and the knowledge Reading from primary texts Answering questions Understanding

economy
Lecture 1
 The redistribution of poverty
the three distinct group of

users: ENL, ESL, EFL.

Lecture 2  Language on the internet

 Technology trends

Mid Term Exams

WEEKLY SCHEDULE              

Week Topics Activities Assessment Learning Outcomes

Week 1

 Standards across channels-

Practice activities of distinguishing between Online group discussion Understanding the

British & American English. differences in vocabulary

written & spoken.
Lecture 1
& pronunciation of BrE &

AmE.

 Variation across Postcolonial

Lecture 2
Englishes

Week 2  Emerging sub varieties of

Identifying linguistic variation in new Englishes Recognize the variation
New Englishes
across sub varieties of
Lecture 1 English
 The linguistic character of Assignment due in week 3

new Englishes
Nature of Assignment: Analytical &
Lecture 2 Research Based.
 Example of Singlish
Week 3
Reading Primary Texts Quiz 1: Knowledge based & Descriptive Understanding the process

of linguistics change.
Lecture 1

Linguistics change in progress

Lecture 2  Grammar
 Vocabulary
 Pronunciation

Week 4
Project discussion Online group discussion Students learn about the

issues related to
Lecture 1 Considering different settings
 Developmental cycles of Eng-
globalization of English

lish

Lecture 2

 Schneider’s dynamic model

Week 5
Studying the models of English teaching Students learn about
Article reading & discussion
teaching models in Inner
Lecture 1
and Outer circle countries.
Asian Englishes –focus on India, Hong
Kong and China

Lecture 2

Possible future scenarios

 Range and Complexity of En-

glishes
 Convergence or Divergence

Week 6  Teaching and Testing Global Reflect on the challenges

Reading primary texts Submission of project:
Englishes facing English.

Lecture 1  Native and non-native Nature of Project: Small scale research

teachers study.

Lecture 2  Codification of new Englishes

 The future of English

Final Exams

ASSESSMENT RUBRIC

Criteria Grade A Grade B Grade C Grade D

Task Completion & Shows a thorough Shows an understanding of Provides a partial solution Provides no solution or a
Reasoning understanding of the problem. the problem. related to the problem. solution unrelated to the
Uses correct reasoning and Uses correct reasoning and Uses some correct reasoning problem.
justification with a thorough justification and achieves a or justification. Provides no correct reasoning
and precise explanation. reasonable answer. or justification.

Content Content is comprehensive and Content is accurate. Content is not comprehensive. Content is incomplete.
Knowledge accurate. Major points are Major points are addressed Major points are not clearly
Major points are stated clearly stated .Responses are accurate but are not well supported. addressed.
and are well supported. and address assignment. Responses are inadequate or Question/s were not
Responses are excellent. do not address assignment. adequately answered.

Independent reading/class Probing critical analysis, Convincing critical analysis, Adequate but basic critical Provides descriptions and
participation attitude to oneor more reflects attitude, connections analysis, connections are some analysis, connections
personal or global are well developed. pertinent, attitude present are vague.
associations reflected in the
text, Connections are
meaningful and unique.

Language skills Proficient level of language Advanced level of language Advanced level of language Acceptable level of language
use in all areas use in all areas use in most areas use in all areas