ENGLISH FOR GLOBAL COMMUNICATION
EDU4EGC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is for postgraduate and later year undergraduate students and aligns with the La Trobe Essential of Global Citizenship. It is suitable for students from all language backgrounds, including native speakers and those who use English as an additional language.The subject analyses the role of English as a global language in two separate modules.The module Global citizenship and intercultural communication, considers the value of active involvement in the global world and the role of English language as a tool of global interaction. The module, English language and power considers the role of access to opportunity and analyses the role of English as a lingua franca and a world language.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Celia Hammond
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | EDU4EGC Book of Readings | Prescribed | N/A | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY. |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Celia Hammond
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"With other online activities"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Reflective Assignment (equivalent to 2000 words) | Online reflective written commentary and discussion | 50 |
| Research Essay(equivalent to 2000 words) | Research essays, annotated bibliographies | 50 |