edu4egc english for global communication
ENGLISH FOR GLOBAL COMMUNICATION
EDU4EGC
2020
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.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorShem Macdonald
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Co-requisitesN/A
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShem Macdonald
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes in 2020 to be held on Mondays 3/8, 17/8, 31/8, 14/9, 5/10, & 19/10
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Reflective Assignment (equivalent to 2,250 words) Online reflective written commentary and discussion; reflections on interview findings. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Research Essay (equivalent to 2,250 words) A written discussion of issues arising from the status of English as a global language and the implications of its power. | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |