edu4egc english global communication
ENGLISH FOR GLOBAL COMMUNICATION
EDU4EGC
2017
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 a global community and the role of the English language as a tool of global interaction. The module, English Language and Power, considers the role of English as a lingua franca and analyses the status and influence of the English language, in giving access to opportunity and raising issues of identity.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCelia Hammond
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply theory to practice by identifying significant issues related to communication in English within and between cultures.
- Activities:
- Reflective writing, Research activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
02. Critically analyse assumptions about the impact of English as a tool of global communication.
- Activities:
- Reflective Online discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
03. Critique the use of English in specific contexts and develop cross-cultural awareness related to current issues in students' social, political, economic and professional contexts.
- Activities:
- Individual research tasks
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Analyse texts on the role of English as a global language which explicitly model critical and analytical skills.
- Activities:
- Research essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCelia Hammond
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflective Assignment (equivalent to 2,000 words) | Online reflective written commentary and discussion; reflections on interview findings. | 50 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Research Essay (equivalent to 2,000 words) | A written discussion of issues arising from the status of English as a global language and the implications of its power. | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |