One World, One Language: syllabus
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David Newbold, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia
Week 1
What is a 'global language'? Defining an area of study
Week 2
The long and winding road A brief history of the English language
Week 3
The English lexicon Why does English have more words than any other language?
Week 4
Fixing the language The role of the dictionary in formalizing the language
Week 5
Keeping up standards The notions of 'standard' English and 'official' language
Week 6
Lowering standards Informal English, taboo language, and the importance of 'register'
Week 7
English everywhere Varieties of English across the world
Week 8
Postcolonial Englishes What do the 'new Englishes' have in common?
Week 9
Attitudes to English The example of writers who choose, or reject, English
Week 10
Language and power How does language empower people?
Week 11
English in the media Do the English language media have special responsibilities?
Week 12
Conclusion What will happen to English?
What is a 'global language'? Defining an area of study
Week 2
The long and winding road A brief history of the English language
Week 3
The English lexicon Why does English have more words than any other language?
Week 4
Fixing the language The role of the dictionary in formalizing the language
Week 5
Keeping up standards The notions of 'standard' English and 'official' language
Week 6
Lowering standards Informal English, taboo language, and the importance of 'register'
Week 7
English everywhere Varieties of English across the world
Week 8
Postcolonial Englishes What do the 'new Englishes' have in common?
Week 9
Attitudes to English The example of writers who choose, or reject, English
Week 10
Language and power How does language empower people?
Week 11
English in the media Do the English language media have special responsibilities?
Week 12
Conclusion What will happen to English?
