English has been a dominant language across the globe for many decades; however, its expansion is neither linear nor uniform. Rather, it is shaped by a history of colonization, globalization and neoliberalization while shaping cultures, languages, identities and beyond. In this seminar, students will examine the history of the English language, its status, functions and varieties in different areas of the world by embracing an inclusive and pluralistic view of Englishes. The seminar specifically focuses on the dynamics of interaction and (co)existence of English languages and the languages interacting across time and space where English becomes more mobile and dominant. To this extent, the seminar looks into how the English language has transformed into Englishes through such conceptual frameworks as World Englishes, Colonial Englishes and Global Englishes. It introduces concepts of sociolinguistics such as, code switching, pidgin, creole, diglossia, and language shift. Participants will be responsible for answering the questions on the readings, following and contributing to the discussions and commenting on the theoretical framework outlined in the course literature. Group work and presentations will be expected from the participants. The language of the seminar is English. The module exam will be an oral exam, taken in one sitting with the exam in the literary studies.
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